I didn't call you any names, that is unless you are confessing to being the 'idiot' out of the choices you had in front of you. Still, that didn't stop you from calling me a 'greenie liberal socialist' in the same sentence
I prefer 'progressive' myself, that's opposite to 'luddite', those same sorts of people who opposed the train by claiming nonsense such as people would disintegrate if they travelled at over 30mph.
What I find ironic is that you are calling others socialists and liberals but then suggest that central Government fund development? Isn't that just what socialism is? Also, 'liberal' means believing in personal choice and freedom, so again, another oxymoron from you. You don't want it 'rammed down your throat' but you aren't a liberal?
Please try to understand the meanings of the words you are choosing because tbh it's making you look a bit dim old boy.