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It's not my job to make a difference. I'm in the party because I agree with them. Make a difference for what? Disagree with myself agreeing with them?
Since you've openly declared WP affiliation for the record I think its time to make certain matters clear.
Firstly as a party member I'm sure you are aware the party has changed. You are what I term a coffeeshop uncle. A person with a unique perspective of SG and the world, who has been to places and done many things. A story teller, a bullshitter, a smooth talker, a friend to all, someone anyone can have coffee with and find their perspective changed.
That's why you were valued in WP. You make and keep friends very easily and offer lively dinner conversations that generate heated discussion even if those were trivial and degenerated into meaningless bickering.
What the party needs moving forward are 3 groups of people:
(a) culture carriers -- those who can embody the spirit of the party and move ahead keeping it intact
(b) winners' mindset -- keep and build upon past electoral gains esp Aljunied
(c) capacity builders -- people working behind the scenes quietly to build membership and talent scout
You do realize the role of coffeshop uncle doesn't fit into these 3 categories. that's why you feel your relevancy is being challenged and you need this forum to express this dilemna. Now my question to you is do you want to continue to be as your are and become further irrelevant over time or do you want to change with the times?