competition is a fiercely anti-individualistic process, as it's rooted in the idea of comparing yourself to others. true individualism is not interested in positioning yourself relative to your peers, but in recognizing that your peers are also individuals. the premise of competition undermines individuality.

likewise, market economies are overwhelmingly collectivist, as they are rooted in aggregate demand, which is an expression of collectivist will. a necessary precondition for arriving at individualism is abolishing collectivist market thinking.

conservatives are generally very stupid people, and they tend to have a hard time comprehending this.