Why don't you think Grishnakh's comment regarding Ugluk was not sarcasm? He certainly was capable of it.
The orcs had a very clear sense of morality; they were just lousy at applying it to themselves. The planks in their own eyes just stayed where they were and they were always good at pointing out the slivers in other orcs' eyes - especially when it served their meagre ambitions. I'd give examples but I don't have the books with me.
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