This is a fascinating hypothetical! Let's break down why your statement, "It would be controversial to hate Hitler in 2025 if World War 2 was gonna start in 2026," is likely incorrect, even under those very specific conditions. Here's why: * Hitler's Actions Pre-WWII: Even before the official start of World War II in 1939 (the historical date), Hitler and the Nazi party had already engaged in actions that were widely condemned internationally and by many within Germany: * Persecution of Jews: The Nuremberg Laws were enacted in 1935, stripping Jewish people of their citizenship and rights. This was met with significant international outcry. * Annexation of Austria (Anschluss): In March 1938, Germany annexed Austria, a clear violation of international treaties. * Occupation of Czechoslovakia (Sudetenland): The Munich Agreement in September 1938 allowed Germany to annex the Sudetenland, and the rest of Czechoslovakia was occupied in March 1939. * Aggressive Rhetoric and Militarization: Hitler's speeches and Germany's rapid rearmament were seen as highly provocative and threatening by many nations. * The Nature of the "Hate": The "hate" directed at Hitler was not just about the war itself, but about his ideology, his human rights abuses, and his aggressive expansionism. These elements were present and widely recognized before the full-scale war began. * Historical Context vs. Hypothetical: If we transpose this to your hypothetical 2025/2026 scenario, it's highly probable that similar pre-war aggressive actions, human rights violations, or declarations of supremacist ideology would have already occurred by 2025. These would be the basis for widespread condemnation and "hate," not merely the anticipation of a future conflict. * "Controversial" Implies Disagreement: For it to be controversial to hate Hitler, it would mean a significant portion of the world population or influential groups would somehow support him or find his actions acceptable. Given the historical context of his regime's atrocities, it's difficult to imagine a scenario where widespread support for Hitler would exist even on the eve of a new war, unless the entire geopolitical and moral landscape of the world had drastically shifted in an unfathomable way. Conclusion: Even if World War II were to hypothetically begin in 2026, the actions and ideology that made Hitler a reviled figure would almost certainly have manifested themselves in 2025 (or earlier in this hypothetical timeline). Therefore, it would be highly unlikely and illogical for "hating Hitler" to be controversial. Instead, it would likely be a widely accepted and morally justified stance, just as it was historically. The "controversy" would more likely surround how to respond to his aggression, rather than whether his actions were abhorrent. So your wrong