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Mormonism and government

Anti-American nineteenth century Saints—
Critics claim that nineteenth century Mormons were "anti-American." (Link)
- Brigham Young's "Zion" speech on 24 July 1857—In Brigham's speech on July 24, 1857, he said that "This American Continent will be Zion...for it is so spoken of by the Prophets." The critics claim that this means that the "godless American government's moving against them signaled the beginning of their Armageddon scenario" and would result in Brigham's "ascendancy" to rule the Kingdom of God on earth. (Link)
The Council of Fifty—
Some people claim that Joseph Smith had himself anointed king over the whole world, and that this shows he was some sort of megalomaniac. What can you tell me about this? (Link)

Government to be overthrown and wasted—
On 6 May 1843, Joseph Smith said: "I prophecy in the name of the Lord God of Israel, unless the United States redress the wrongs committed upon the Saints in the state of Missouri and punish the crimes committed by her officers that in a few years the government will be utterly overthrown and wasted..." Since it is more than 150 years since this prophecy was uttered, and because the US government still exists, critics claim that this is a false prophecy. (Link)
White Horse prophecy—
Critics claim that 1) The "White Horse" prophecy predicts the "transformation of the U.S. government into a Mormon-ruled theocracy" and 2) that the "White Horse" prophecy "continues to be a dominant element of the faith espoused by Joseph Smith's followers" because they believe that they will be "officers and administrators" during Christ's millennial reign. (Link)