That list was pretty dumb. I’d say 50% of the buildings were typical office buildings for good or ill, and of the remainder, 40% were …interesting… but far from the ugliest in their state.
I really don’t think the Poles need to manufacture conspiracy theories at which they are the centre in order to reinforce the growing hatred, which I believe is unreservedly justified, toward Putin and the Russian regime throughout Poland and Europe.
The war was highly unpopular in several areas. New York even had riots when draft was instituted. Part of the South's strategy was hoping the North would decide the fight simply wasn't worth it.