User blog comment:Wolfishtail/The Ultimate Civil War Vote/@comment-6365350-20130606071034

76.254.108.225 You raise some points against my reasons for supporting the Empire however i would like to point out some flaws if I may:

1. Yes the Empire withdrew from Hammerfell which in my opinion was wrong, unlike the Altmer or Bosmer who recreated the Dominion the Redguards remained loyal and the Empire turned their back on them, the Empire as it is now is bad, it made mistakes and its not as great as it once was, yes they've outlawed Talos worship but only to preserve peace so that it can rebuild its strength. However it still represents the values of free worship and peaceful unity. Also it is the Thalmor who are abducting Nords not the Empire, the Dominion is the one that does not uphold a peaceful coexistance.

2. Most of Morrowind was conquered by the vengeful Argonians however the ruins that remain are still part of the Empire, though there really isn't enough power in them left to go to war. The Thalmer CAN strike Skyrim quite easily as they can sail around Hammerfell and High Rock and invade from sea. Also you can overhear a conversation between Stone-Fist and Ulfric talking about how High Rock refused to help them in the civil war and Hammerfell is unlikely to leap to their aid in another war after having just ended their own.

3. The Thalmor could never have predicted that a Dragonborn would return at this time, in Skyrim, and then join the war. They released Ulfric with false information leading him to believe that he released critical information used in the ransacking of the Imperial city and knew he would create the rebellion, this was afterfall, right after he demanded the return of Talos worship. The dossier is used so much because it shows the Thalmor's view on things and as they are the true enemy it is a very valuable piece of information. If the war ends it will be bad for the Thalmor either way but it will be better for them for Skyrim to become independent.

Of course you are perfectly entitled to your opinion and I doubt I am going to sway you from your support of the Stormcloaks but I just wanted to reply to those statements you made.