What’s the big deal? I skipped the speech too. Except for the fact of who is replacing him, I’m not going to miss Bush.
Then I feel sorry for you. Whatever you may think of his politics or accomplishments, you missed seeing an example of class and graciousness that was almost awe inspiring. It's something that you rarely see in this world, and something that you are sure as hell not going to be seeing in the political world for a long time.