President Bush Welcomes President-elect Obama

I'm no fan of the current President Bush. But occasionally, he reminds me of the decent folks I grew up with in Oklahoma. I read this morning that he called President-elect Barack Obama last night, but I figured it was just routine -- all in a day's work for one of the most unpopular presidents in U.S. history.

But then I watched his brief Rose Garden address this morning. He looks so much older, so tired. He has two girls, just like Obama does. I think he truly meant and felt what he said. I think he realizes the historic nature of yesterday's election -- and I think he's ready to go home. You decide: