Japhy is off spelunking in Utah this week (no, that's not a euphemism), so for this installation of Flaming Politics he foregoes the usual current events talk and focuses exclusively on viewer questions. The queries range in seriousness from "how do you define Independent" to ... well, you'll have to see just how bizarre they get.

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This week on Flaming Politics, Japhy Grant takes on the big stories of the week. First up: wedding bells for Bishop Gene Robinson. The first openly gay Episcopalian bishop has announced plans to marry his longtime partner in June. Will this latest development cause a schism in the Episcopalian church?

Next up, Japhy talks about recent cases where the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) has not supported certain openly gay candidates in political races.

Finally, Japhy asks this week's most pressing question: What the hell is that Reverend Wright guy doing, and whatever it is, will Barack Obama's campaign survive it?

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If you are of the gay persuasion, you're more likely to read current events blogs than a straight person. And really, we love you for it. Japhy talks about this fun fact, responds to a viewer comment (flag pin, anyone?), and turns to the big story of the week: the Pennsylvania Democratic primary debates, which he has yet to see (at the time he taped the vlog, anyway).

Taking inspiration from perhaps one of the greatest American comedies of all time (Clue), Japhy provides several possible outcomes. Will Obama be caught in the Conservatory with the candlestick? Or will Hillary be nabbed in the Lounge with the revolver? And more importantly, which one of them shot the singing telegram?!?!

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As we head into the Pennsylvania primary, which might finally determine the Democratic candidate for President of the United States, Japhy discusses Barack Obama's recent "bitter" comments and California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's position on gay marriage and anti-gay marriage amendments. Japhy also chats about he himself views rural America, how other gays view rural America, and how folks in those small towns view us.

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This week on Flaming Politics, Japhy tackles the latest gay political headlines, including the fact that the Senate anti-discrimination bill may be on hold for the time being. He also responds to some viewer comments and gives a little background as to why he's so heated about gay rights.

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This week on Flaming Politics, Japhy covers headlines about Cuba's proposed gay-inclusive policies, the largest gift ever given to a gay organization, Idaho's gay marriage ban, and of course the continuing question of why HIllary Clinton has so many gay fans, including a certain pop legend whose name has been co-opted for this very site.

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This week on Flaming Politics, a look at two pending asylum cases with different results, a senator has a change of heart about gay marriage just in time for primary season and what the hell should we do with bigot Sally Kern? Also, Japhy discovers that even his evil doppleganger is unable to grow enough facial hair for a goatee.

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In the second installment of Flaming Politics, Japhy Grant tackles the political headlines that you need to know this week, and most of them seem to involve the subject of gay marriage/civil partnerships/three-legged-races. What's going on in what state?

Japhy also discusses how the party ideologies of Pubs and Dems actually flip when it comes to same-sex marriage and wonders whether the Clintons might be the reason that you and your fella won't be walking down any aisles (other than those at Shop-Rite) anytime soon.

New to Visible Vote 08 (a litter-mate of AfterElton.com), Japhy Grant's Flaming Politics is an opinionated and independent look at the gay political landscape. And if that's not tempting your tummy, try this: Things blow up. Yay!

This week: Where has the Governor of Florida been spending his time? The answer will surprise you. Plus, how you can get a job in Washington, why "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" don't help enlistment and what the chances are of an international conference on gay rights.

Please join us in offering a warm AfterElton.com welcome to Japhy, and check out the vlog after the break!