Actually, nothing new here. Washington Post media critic Howard Kurtz takes pretty much the same tack I do.

From former Alaska Gov. Sarah "You won't have me to kick around anymore" Palin's swan song on July 26:

Starts at 3:15 min. in this MSNBC clip:

... First, some straight talk for some, just some in the media, because another right protected for all of us is freedom of the press.

And you have such important jobs. Reporting facts. And informing the electorate. And exerting power to in-flu-ence.

You represent what could and should be a respected, honest profession that could and should be a cornerstone of our democracy. Democracy depends on you. Our troops are willing to die for you.

So how about in honour of the American soldier, ya quit makin' things up?

And don't underestimate the wisdom of the people and one other thing, our new governor (Sean Parnell) has a very nice family so leave his kids alone.

Good to see she doesn't harbour any bitterness after her time in the national spotlight. It's always nice to hear from someone who practices what they preach.

Media economist Robert Picard notes that some major U.S. newspaper companies are back in the black and seeing their share prices rise again. He's not that surprised.

Frank Rich says the greatest quality the late news anchor Walter Cronkite possessed was the willingness to confront those betraying his nation's trust -- up to and including Cronkite's bosses.

Rich sees little of that quality in today's broadcast journalists.