When Rick Santelli originally announced the Chicago Tea Party, it was just a semi-bluff.  It was just a metaphor, and he had no intention of actually organizing such a protest in Chicago.  In fact, he backed off his tea party stance entirely, and even apologized for his remarks (”responsible people having to pay the mortgages for the losers who are not”), probably with some prodding from CNBC, the network where he works.

Well, Rick may have started it, but even without his help the tea parties go on.  Nationwide tea party protests are being organized all over the country for tomorrow.  To find your local protest center, be sure to check out the tax day teaparty website.

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