"The fight to defeat Georgy Bush isn't just about politics. It's about making sure that we elect intelligent, progressive leaders, rather than the usual bunch of wealthy, selfish dumbasses. It's about our future, from Main Street to Wall Street to the skanked-out back streets of the decaying urban jungle that are rife with the stench of putrifying hopelessness and despair (where my gigs usually are). It's about a better America - one without a second Bush administration." - Bradley Von Ripptrapp

In 1999, the Georgy Bush Project was born from the passion and commitment of a group of musical artists who wanted to enlighten voters about Georgy Bush (a.k.a "Shrub," "Dubya," "Satan's Little Helper," etc.). Over the past four years, the Georgy Bush Project organizers have brought the brightest stars of the anti-George W. Bush music scene together to sing a song of satire for all Americans. Thousands of Americans have visited this website and joined these artists in their commitment to help keep America safe from the Bush's unending political ambitions.

Unlike other politically oriented musical projects (for example, Farm Aid), the Georgy Bush Project has generated absolutely no revenue, and thus hasn't contributed squat to any political organization. But if we had funding (a.k.a. "Benjamins," "political power," etc.), we would contribute heavily to various high-minded candidates who actually care about America's future. (Can you say "Barack Obama"?)

The remainder of our funds, if we had any, would go to dangerous lefty-pinko organizations, such as the League of Women Voters, Planned Parenthood, and Emily's List, to promote outreach, education, and the development of long-term solutions for the problems facing the laughable, money-sullied popularity contests we call "elections." As the demise of the democratic process is a chronic problem, our funds would go to organizations that build on the energy and know-how of thousands of dedicated activists and sarcastic rabble-rousers across the country.

But, alas, we have no money, so the best we can do is create Web sites and vent our frustration through music (which, of course, is better than venting it through dynamite).

Over the next few months, we plan to build The Georgy Bush Project into an important part of the political landscape. The more successful Georgy Bush's campaign becomes, the more we will extend and deepen our commitment to working in our studio with the brightest stars of the anti-George W. Bush music scene, plying them with a bit of drink and whatever else is necessary to enhance the creative process. (For example, the Austin Trio seems to work best when they're ripped to the tits.)

"Unfortunately," said Von Ripptrapp, "there is an ongoing need for the kind of satire the Georgy Bush Project provides. We all see what's happening with elections in this country, what's happening to our system of democracy. It's sold out to big business. That's a direct result of the campaign finance problem."

"We're doing the Georgy Bush Project because the politicians -- and the process -- are still in the hands of the wealthy and powerful," said Von Ripptrapp. "And the problem will continue despite the efforts of conservative reformers with compassionate results such as Georgy Bush."