Representative government is an anathema to the Bolsheviks.
Too True!
"...the new Republican tax law"
Last I checked, it is the Tax Law of the United States, duly passed by Congress and signed by the President. But that's OK, WAPO, come election time when everyone is still happy with their lower taxes, employer paid bonuses and robust economy, you can remind everyone that this was the 'fault' of the Republicans & Pres. Trump!