Hillary Clinton, the unrepentant hawk

[Ms. Toad]

8. "in a way calculated to make her look presidential"

Has always been my concern about her.

And it is not only her natural MO, the perception she feels she has to counter about a woman as commander in chief of the miilitary exascerbates her normal MO.

As a female in a predominantly male profession (at professional meetings, the ratio is about 15:1 male to female), I understand the need to prove that one's capabilities are not tied to one's gender in order to succeed. When I walk in to a meeting as the lead - accompanied by any male (even with a random male I've grabbed from the parking lot), it is assumed that I am the junior - and that I know nothing. As someone seeking the office of the presidency, given that I do not believe war is ever the answer, the need to be seen as proficient in the job of waging wars - combined with her tendency to plan her moves "in a way calculated to make her look presidential" is particularly dangerous, from my perspective.

I've always said I would love to see her on the Supreme Court. I believe she is brilliant and her brilliance would be far better used in a position which was not subject to the political pressures associated with seeking the next office or appointment.