User blog comment:Spritydove/Deeper Thought into the Civil War/@comment-1840877-20120629132604/@comment-1840877-20120630193258

Maybe Ulfric isn't trying to kill the other races, but he still shows nothing but disdain for anyone who isn't a Nord. According to Brunwulf Free-Winter, Ulfric is the first to send out the cavalry if a Nord village is attacked. But does he do the same if a group of Dunmer refugees or a Khajiit caravan gets ambushed? Does he heck.

I don't care what sort of history they might have, there's no excuse for treating others like that simply because of their race. I can understand the poor treatment of the Dunmer at a stretch, but what in Arkay's name have the Argonians done to deserve the way they're treated?

Tullius might not be a Nord, but he's not an outsider per se. Skyrim is still part of the Empire, and Tullius is the Empire's main representative in Skyrim. Just because he's not a Nord doesn't mean he can't know what's the best way forward for Skyrim.

And I'm sorry, but in the long run, there's no question that Elisif would be a better choice of leader than Ulfric. Ulfric would just be constantly antagonising the Thalmor (i.e. Talos worship). Galmar Stone-Fist also mentions in conversation that once Skyrim is back on its feet in the event of a Stormcloak victory, Ulfric plans to march Skyrim's army on Alinor. Honestly, which is better in the long run -- Ulfric, who would be antagonising the Thalmor at every opportunity, or Elisif, who can at least be counted on to try and maintain some sort of peace?

Yes, Ulfric cares about the Nordic people. Unfortunately, that's all he cares about. As I mentioned above, Ulfric shows nothing but disdain for anyone who isn't a Nord. What will happen to the other races, the elves and Betmer in particular, if Ulfric takes charge? Will we see Gray Quarter equivalents popping up in Solitude, Whiterun and Markarth as well? Will a second Argonian assemblage be built in Riften? I'll have no part of that.

It doesn't matter how you spin it. THe Empire is the best long-term solution for Skyrim, and for the non-Nord races, it's also the fairest solution.