I agree with the idea that you don't want to 'directly' rebut the article, but it seems like in spite of that, you've attempted to rebut it.  In so doing, you've given it credence, you have, at least to some implicit extent, accepted the framing of the article.

I just don't think that is a proper approach. When faced with a bogus and false attempt by the other side to define us, all you can do in reply is attack, and define them.  

Or, to put it more simply, the only correct response to "Why do liberals hate America?" is "Why do conservatives hate America?"