Wonkette

* Iraq yesterday saw “the single deadliest assault on Iraqi civilians since the start of the U.S.-led invasion in March 2003.” [WP, NYT, LAT]
* President Bush calls 10 US service members to wish them “Happy Thanksgiving.” [WP]
* Democrats will have a hard time delivering on their promise to lower Medicare costs, as the program is already so efficient and great. [NYT, WSJ]
* In the face of serious risk, government whistle blowers blow on. [USAT]
* The Iraqinamization has begun. [LAT]
* Not that it will give them the slightest pause, but parents who buy designer luxury goods for their “tweens” will face higher taxes this year. [USA Today, LAT]