User blog comment:Zippertrain85/Why the Stormcloaks are right part 2/@comment-5762605-20130603134437/@comment-5762605-20130603135055

Many argue Ulfric and the Stormcloaks are racist, yes, some are. Their intolerance for other races in Skyrim, their outward racism and insistence that Skyrim is only for Nords is unacceptable. Ulfric's apparent indifference to the Dunmer and Argonians in his city should be considered the signs of a weak or prejudiced leader; a good leader cares for all of the people in his city, and his hold. Nord or not, they are people, and have to be treated as such.

Also, Ulfric's duel with Torygg is bit of a point; you can be a leader no matter what you are. The argument that Torygg was not strong enough to defend himself is pretty flimsy; a warrior does not make a leader, or vice versa. Plainly, Ulfric challenging him and using the Thu'um is like attacking a child with a weapon, a clear advantage. Who could've stood against the Voice, be it warrior or not? It was a brash move, and only served to antagonise much of Skyrim against him.