At least symbolically, think of how one person or one place can be either a beacon of hope or veil of darkness throughout the world.

Think of the way that a certain movie or certain author and his/her book can affect the cultures of people everywhere. No reason to assume that a major political figure or a particular nation won't have a similar impact.

The US is now going through the alternative reality shown in the last few scenes of "It's a Wonderful Life."

George Bailey (President Trump) jumped off the bridge and drowned, and banker Henry Potter has taken over Bedford Falls (a MAGA USA) and is turning it into Pottersville (Xiden USA).