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What you're describing as a "state", is more commonly referred to as a "goverment". (they aren't synonyms)
Yeah. That wasn't what I said, though. I said that if there's a disconnect between the definition and reality, you'd better change it. How are "real definitions" even formed? They aren't god-given! They are a maliable tool for communication.
You're claiming that there are strict definitions of terminologies, like "state", "socialism", "capitalism". And if another (coherent) definition that someone else uses, you claim that they're wrong and insult them ("adding extra shit to make them fit). At the same time, you simply ignore any valid definitions of "state" and use it, when you mean "government". Or you hide your own lack of creativity behind of what you see as rock solid definitions.
But people come into arguments with different perspectives. And there simply is no objective arbiter of definitions. That is why they have to be adjusted for reality. Or at least: be established beforehand.
So, tell me: What are your definitions of: state, capitalism, politics, ideology, socialism, communism, democracy? We clearly have different understandings of these terms and frankly: It's really hard to follow you if understanding of those terms clearly diverge in an argument.