Ok then. Let's get back to the original statement. I accept that countries can call themselves whatever, and it's not accurate. In that case, has there ever b

Ok then. Let's get back to the original statement. I accept that countries can call themselves whatever, and it's not accurate. In that case, has there ever been a communist country? Is communism anything aside from a theoretical panacea, just like "free market" libertarianism? Has any country ever been either pure extreme? If not, what would you call them? Give me a few examples please. I am not being snarky. I really want us all to get on the same page.