What’s the point exactly, if it *were* a Republican message about welfare? That humans will always strive to better their social standing? The horror! A few more titles that work — If You Give Someone a Tax Cut, They’re Going To Ask For More Tax Cuts If You Give a CEO a Bonus, They’ll Still Want a Golden Parachute

Does a Popular Children’s Book Have a Secret Political Message?
Some readers think ‘If You Give a Mouse a Cookie’ is a cautionary tale about government welfare.
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