User blog comment:Thedoucheinthenorth/The Civil War - Why it is great/@comment-1600847-20121031011532

I alwas side with the Imperial Legion for one reason: I don't really believe Ulfric is rebelling for the people of Skyrim: I think he's doing it because he wants to seize power. If he really was concerned for the people, he'd know that the Thalmor will easily conquer two divided kingdoms (i.e, the Empire and Skyrim, if it secedes) whereas a unified Empire has a much better chance of withstanding the Dominion's inevitable attack. I find he's just an opportunist who sees his chance to become High King and is seizing the moment. History is full of people who tug at the people's heartstings and fears to further their own agenda, and I find Ulfric is one such leader.