Take the red pill, Mr. President

By: David Freddoso

Commentary Staff Writer

07/23/09 6:56 AM EDT

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"If there's a blue pill and a red pill, and the blue pill is half the price of the red pill and works just as well, why not pay half price for the thing that's going to make you well?"

-- President Obama

VIDEO: MATRIX SCENE...

In last night'spress conference, President Obama seemed to be reliving that famous scene from The Matrix. The main character is offered a choice between a red pill that makes him see reality for what it is, and a blue pill that allows him to continue living in a pleasant world of illusions. Last night, President Obama appeared to have taken the blue pill before his press conference...