User blog comment:Some Argonian Named Kesch/Stormcloak Rebellion: Is Anyone Really Right?/@comment-25286356-20131109153632

Before you read this, know that I never pick one side or the other. Were it up to me, Blagruuf would be High King and the Last Dragonborn would ride to the Imperial City, kick Titus' a$$ to the curb and smack the Empire back into shape.

With that said;

Empire   -   They couldn't have continued the fight against the Dominion. Barely half of their forces were in any shape to fight, and even then half of those troops sill counted a full regiment. The Empire was at 20-30% of its strength. Not to mention the Oblivion Crisis, Stormcrown Intereggnum (sorry if I mispelled) and subsequent catastrophes. Same with the Altmer, but they were wise; they let the Empire believe the Thalmor were still at full strength, even though they were anything but. Most, if not all Thalmor forces fell during the Battle of the Red Ring. Ol' Titus abandonned Hammerfell, yes, but he allowed a large portion of the legion stantioned there to disband and continue fighting with the Redguards. Talos? I hate to say it, but it's a small price to pay. Wich would you rather do? Lead your troops to certain death? Or outlaw worship of a god in order to rebuild your strength in relative peace?

Stormcloaks   -   They just need a better ruler. Ulfric reminds me of Washington, in some ways. Both are seen as legends, yet neither couldn't see farther than the tip of their nose. Washington lost half the battles he led and Ulfric's rebellion is little more than a puppet show in the Thalmor's eyes. Ironic, since most people support the Empire and assassinate its emperor, anyway. Kids, these days.... I'm willing to agree on the fact that he could do a better job with the Dunmer and Argonians (don't bother arguing, Zipper. We'll just waste each other's time.), but I will not label him 'racist'. Extreme nationalist? Sure, but not racist. He doesn't hate all elves, only the ones sported Thalmor robes. Personnaly, I'd rather Galmar be in charge of the uprising. Both men are extreme, but Galmar always seemed more reasonable than Ulfric. Oh, and his dueling Torygg was a perfectly legitimate way of making a point. In his words How is a king supposed to defend a nation, if he can't defend himself?.

PS: even Imperials don't let the Khajiit inside the walls, so don't embarass yourself by playing that card.