Obamas a Huge Hit at Nation of Islam Meeting

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Attendees experiencing the Michelle Obama Effect

Sadly, the president was unable to attend, but even in his absence, he and the charming first lady are a big hit at the Nation of Islam annual convention, headlined by the Jew-hatting swine Louis Farrakhan. Can't wait wait to see what sort of psychotic drivel he offers up tonight.

The Nation of Islam is holding its annual convention for the first time since the election of a black U.S. president.

Having Barack Obama in power has a special significance for the Chicago-based religious movement that has long espoused black nationalism and fought for black self-reliance and power.

References to the Obamas are everywhere, from a session for women called the "Michelle Obama Effect" to a bazaar selling Obama memorabilia.

The Michelle Obama Effect, I'm told, is flexing your power guns while reducing mere mortals to a blubbering pile of goo with a death scowl. It's all very frightening. Even more painful is seeing that menacing glare staring up at you at checkout counters nationwide. There is no escaping the Michelle Obama Effect. You can't stop it, you can only hope to contain it.

Update: Calypso Louie urged his zombies to follow Obama's energy.

Nation of Islam Minister Louis Farrakhan says President Barack Obama has ignited an unprecedented energy among people, and he's urging followers to not let it die.

Farrakhan says Nation of Islam members must accept responsibility to build communities. He says an economic stimulus package alone won't save America.

Meanwhile, Snoop Dogg was in the house.

Snoop Dogg has made an appearance at the Nation of Islam's annual convention in a Chicago suburb.

Wearing sunglasses, a dark suit and a tie, the rapper spoke briefly in front of a crowd of thousands Sunday and praised the Chicago-based movement's Minister Louis Farrakhan.

Farrakhan has long held relationships with famous rappers and hip-hop artists. Snoop, whose real name is Calvin Broadus, called himself the leader of the "hip-hop community" and says he'll always seek out the minister.

Rapper Snoop Dogg, right, hugs Minister Louis Farrakhan at the Saviours' Day Convention in Rosemont, Ill., Sunday, March 1, 2009. Saviours' Day is the Nation of Islam's annual commemoration of the birth of Master Fard Muhammad, the Founder of the Nation of Islam. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)