Hillary's "tell" -
I was watching a one on one interview on TV with her last night, can't remember who was doing the interview, and I was reminded that she has an incredibly bad "tell" that I first noticed during the 2008 campaign.
You know those videos you see of kids who have been caught doing something they are not supposed to and they get that REALLY wide eyed look of "innocence", saying they didn't get into the chocolate even though they have it covering their face?? She does something very similar to that.
Hillary's eyes get very big and her eyebrows raise very high when she is talking about certain things -- it is meant to convey innocence about a subject or motives. When she is REALLY "on" she will add a lowering of her eyes to the mix at critical junctures of her remarks.
Last night it was about her speech transcripts. She was pressed about their release, pressed about the content, pressed about how she could be trusted to take money from the financial industry and yet remain unaffected politically. Let's just say she had a lot of chocolate on her face. It was absolutely fascinating to watch.
Bernie has a "tell", too, though not as pronounced. He tends to get less verbal, more quiet, and his voice tightens in a response on a topic he is uncomfortable with.
In 2008 John Edwards (he was my candidate at the time) couldn't stop blinking his eyes -- usually a sign someone has something to hide. Boy did he. 
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I always pay close attention to the subject when I see her eyebrows head north. Tells me a LOT of what I want to know.
Some journo asked him if he made any mistakes during his Presidency and he contemplated and said he couldn't think of any.
Every human being lies. Governments lie. Hillary's response to the question is itself a lie.
How about; "No, I never lie, but some of my previous statements are now inoperative." It worked for Trickie Dick.
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It's just ancient primate behavior that is hardwired into us. I find the study of non-verbal behavior/communications fascinating, especially when it is tied to it's important role in primate social structures.
I was so good at "reading" people I was observing when I was a little kid I actually thought I could read their minds.
I remember seeing a presentation on Oliver North's Iran/Contra testimony before Congress and the non-verbal cues he was giving. Really interesting stuff! I will have to see if I can track that series down. Anyone who has a Mom who has shot them "The Look" can attest to the power and clarity of non-verbal communication.
