Hillary Clinton vs. Mary McDonnell as Laura Roslin on "Battlestar Galactica" [View All]

[El Pinko]

Okay, now I know, it's just a silly science fiction show. But those of you who watch it must be as impressed with this character as I am. Authoritative, intelligent, thrown into the presidency with no warning, but still displaying impressive leadership skills, but also real frailty and sincerity.

Maybe it's because I see this character on a weekly basis and am so impressde by her demeanor that I tend to be disappointed by Hillary Clinton's.

I mean, I like Clinton - I admire her strength, intelligence, and tenacity. I was really torn about whether to vote for her or Obama.

But her manner is always so stiff, so controlled, and so unnatural. I never feel that she's really all that comforable in her own skin. At least not the skin she has to wear in front of the cameras.

It's probably too late, but I think she could win over a lot of people if she would just drop the pretense and concerted effort, and simply talk to the people the way she talks to the people she works with.

And she doesn't need to keep that forced tight smile on her face ALL THE TIME. Normal people do NOT smile constantly. Save the smiles for when you really feel it and then let'er rip.

Just relax and be real, Hillary. You've got everything else going for you.