Board Thread:Lore Discussion/@comment-13417807-20130726023954/@comment-15145664-20130812003820

Seeing as how many people are comparing the Thalmor to Nazi Germany, I would like to point out that while most of the world including a good portion of Germany didn't agree with the Third Reich, those in charge obviously did think they were right.

Nearly the exact same thing is happening here. The Thalmor (a political body of the Summerset Isles) came to power during a time of struggle (Oblivion Crisis) and led the masses against whomever they had a problem with regardless of peoples' approval.

The entire world could be against them and they wouldn't care because they have the capabilities to not give a damn either way. (Much like Germany)

Ultimately, it's less about justification and more about someone doing something just because they can and because it sounds good to them.