Rudolph J. Rummel, (1932-2014) Professor of political science, University of Hawaii Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Rudolph J. Rummel Quote “Political scientists almost everywhere have promoted the expansion of government power. They have functioned as the clergy of oppression.”Rudolph J. Rummel ~ Rudolph J. Rummel (1932-2014) Professor of political science, University of HawaiiDeath by Government, 1995 Government , Power Ratings and Comments Reply G Kuhns, Carlsbad CA 1/14/17 Reply Mike, Norwalk 9/22/20 "Clergy of oppression" is a very accurate and descriptive illumination of the subject matter. The sciences of biology, climate, mathematics, physics, chemistry, etc. — formal science, natural science, etc. have all been reduce to political science with little to no reliance on fact or truth. Reply Mary, MI 9/22/20 Reply jim k, Austin 9/22/20 Reply E Archer, NYC 9/23/20 The belief in the supremacy of the State is the religion of Power, practiced diligently by statists, socialists, communists, fascists, and all those that benefit from the yoking of capital and labor. SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Rudolph J. Rummel quote is found in these categories: Government quotes Power quotes About Rudolph J. Rummel Bio of Rudolph J. Rummel Quotations by Rudolph J. Rummel Books by/about Rudolph J. Rummel Rudolph J. Rummel videos Rudolph J. Rummel on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Rudolph J. Rummel