The problem as I see it is this: These major newspapers and their journalists do not see themselves as U.S. publications. Rather, they view themselves as global operations with loyalties to "the world," not to the United States. In their eyes, nationalism should not exist. If there are no feelings of nationalism, then there is also no need for patriotism. To be patriotic is to be nationalistic. To be nationalistic is a form of global treason, so you and I are the ones guilty of treason, not them. This is their mindset and it presents a real danger to all of us.
Excellent reasoning sage! This should be the post of the day.