It seems that some would attempt to at all cost choose to magnify there political interests around the world by stating such things.
Maybe some simply classes in history might assist them to clarify just how this nation came to be and was birthed. Maybe a vote of the people, "We The People" might also clarify the situation.
As for clout, and popularity. It seems to me that by denying such truths and realities is a sure way to becoming quite unpopular as time passes. For this is not the Change, that the American people will tolerate.
You see, dir sir. We know what the seeds and roots of this nation are all about. Many of us have great grandaddy's that were born here and out roots go deep into our heritage as a God fearing nation.