THE WAR IN IRAQ When the Press Goes Patriotic Eric Alterman, author of "What Liberal Media? The Truth About Bias and the News," analyzes how well the press is covering the war in Iraq:Q: What do you think of the coverage so far? A: I think it's been predictable. The press' instincts are to demonstrate its patriotism. Q: Why would it feel it had to? A: One, it really is patriotic. September 11 changed a lot of people's attitudes, and sort of made the whole reporting of foreign affairs a less objective enterprise. Two, many people in the media are...