We should ally with the Garleans

[Goodberry]

I also have no doubt that future expansions will take us into the imperial cities - and I have no doubt you'll find them prosperous, probably even pleasant, although strict. My reasoning for this is fairly simple: The Imperials are modeled after the Roman Empire, plain as day. Being a Roman citizen was pretty much the best deal around for its time, and during the peak of the Roman Empire, acceptance for citizenship was an immensely coveted thing.

Roman Empire? Are you kidding?
I simply can't believe that people can actually root for the Garlean Empire, who would turn the world into a mechanical totalitarian nightmare. Do you need more explanation why our (REAL) world is so messed up? Don't look further. People like the darn Garlean Empire, though the devs do their best to paint them as absolute villains. And STILL people root for them. Unbelievable.
It's like people in WoW rooting for the Burning Legion.
I'd say "get a grip, folks", but I know it's no use. You'll get no grip.
Also, this thread is probably the nadir of my whole Internet experience. It's really scary and depressing, beyond words.