On Monday, Rush Limbaugh joined Drudge and other right-wing media outlets in suggesting that President Obama drinks too much based on recommendations from his doctor outlined in a memo following Obama's routine physical examination.

Limbaugh stated:

But here in the UK Guardian, check the last line of this story: “The doctors also recommended moderation of alcohol intake.” What? Now they tell us. Doctors recommended moderation of alcohol intake? I have never seen that report about any president's check-up. Moderate his alcohol intake.

In fact, among the recommendations from Obama's physician was “moderation in alcohol intake” [emphasis added], which is not the same thing as saying that Obama needs to “moderate his alcohol intake” as Limbaugh stated.

From the memo's “Recommendations” section:

Continue smoking cessation efforts, a daily exercise program, healthy diet, moderation in alcohol intake, periodic dental care, and remain up-to-date with recommended immunizations.

Again, this is a benign list of recommendations. Nothing more.

Let's make this clearer for Limbaugh, et al:

THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO EVIDENCE OBAMA'S DOCTOR THINKS OBAMA DRINKS TOO MUCH.

Does the fact that the doctor recommended “periodic dental care” necessarily mean that Obama has a problem with brushing his teeth?

(As commenter dirtylittlereligion posted on the Limbaugh clip: “Next Stop...FOX.”)