Do Republicans really want to teach a man to fish or is that just an excuse not to...

[The Miracle Toaster 2000]

...give up a fish? Republicans often argue against progressive taxation and social welfare on the grounds that it fosters a culture of dependency and laziness, rewarding on the basis of need rather than merit. Do you think this concern is genuine or simply an excuse?

Please explain in detail, citing numerous dubious sources.

 

[Capt. Harry Finklestein]

I'm not fishing just so you can eat my catch