I just don't speak Dixie Chick

Forgive me for being a total moron here, but is this "Not Ready to Make Nice" song their response to the big deal that was made about them for speaking out against President Bush? I'm watching the Vh1 Top 20 Countdown right now and the video is on, so I'm just wondering. It's kind of a strange video by the way. Maybe it's too high-art for this blonde, too conceptual for my ditzy little self to "get" really... Yeah, let's rub black stuff on the white dress! I have to say though, he makeup is awesome! Oh, it's the #1 video! Check that out. I like the song, just want the story behind it.