User blog comment:AveryWood/Reasons Why Going With the Empire is Better/@comment-1967485-20120818180540

Lorewise, I comepletly disagree with all points, but those have literally been posted already. Look at other comments for details... Also, the White-Gold Concordat was signed/agreed/thrust upon the empire AFTER the Thalmor were beat back from the Imperial City. The Empire could of easily taken the Thalmor if they didn't take the "wuss" way. For example, the people of Hammerfell, the Redguard, pushed back the Thalmor from their lands...ALONE. Not to mention Redguards are protrayed to only were robes/light tunics.

Gameplay-wise, which shouldn't really be taken into consideration, but should be noted, is the fact that both Stormcloak soldiers AND Imperial LIGHT soldiers outstripped Thalmor Justiciars. So, I doubt the Thalmor have a big advantage than being racist and arrogant, and being hated by every single person (Exception to "Altmer") in all...of Tamriel. Oh wait, those aren't advantages.