Wow, didn't mean to shut the discussion down.  Either everyone has said their piece, or the thought of continuing on a new thread is too much. 

Since I moved this discussion, I'll try to jump-start it here.  What do you think *is* the proper role of the Faculty Senate in the current state of USM's administration?  Should they be watchdogs or lapdogs?  Barking at the Dome or vying for scraps?  (other metaphors welcome!)