I don't think that "individualistic" is a strong enough word. European society, for instance, is also very individualistic, yet doesn't have anywhere near the l

I don't think that "individualistic" is a strong enough word. European society, for instance, is also very individualistic, yet doesn't have anywhere near the levels of indoctrination against "socialism". It seems Americans (generalizing here) have been let to believe that someones gain can only happen at someone else's loss, thinking there can't be a win-win situation.