I'm an AAer.
Yes, I've struggled with some AA philosophies, especially the one you quoted. My criticisms of AA have kept me away from the program at times.
I can only speak for myself, but in my experience I used my misgivings as an excuse to go back out and drink. When I get back on board with the program, I stay sober.
I spent years trying to find the "fix" for my alcoholism, to find the program/method that would "work" for me. I went to rehab, I had addiction counselling, therapy, blahblahblah.
But I was looking for an external fix that would do all the work for me. What I really need to stay sober is the right attitude and mindset, and I find that AA greatly encourages that in me.
In today's day and age, there are thankfully many programs and methods to assist us in sobriety. Explore them and see what feels right for you, but be mindful of your motivations for writing any of them off. It could be your addiction looking for an "out".