Senioritis

 Every spring we talk about "senioritis" when the Seniors are checked out and barely paying attention after mid-April.

mistermix talks about another form of senioritis: the perverse system of seniority in the Congress that rewards people for longevity over ability. Now, I'm one of the most senior faculty at our school, having been here 25 years. Would I like it if that longevity and presumed wisdom were more honored? More heeded? Damned straight! However - as the hiring process for administrative posts have proven - there is no guarantee for long tenure. 

So, I largely agree that having antediluvian ranking members is not a great idea. We need people who have energy and fight. We don't need more Merrick Garlands. 

There should be a senior member steering committee of Gray Hairs to consult with, but let the combat be borne by those more suited for it.