The Golden State, The Trojan RINO and The Man Who Said “Nigger” Exclusive commentary by Patrick Rooney Director of Special Projects BOND Aug 18, 2003 “Welcome to California—Now Go Home!” said the old bumper sticker. That’s what I want to tell those “experts” who think they know what’s best for us. I was born and raised in the Golden State. And like a lot of Californians, I’ve come to a certain ambivalence about it. Love the weather. Love the beaches. Love the mountains. Love the opportunity. Too bad the people have screwed it all up. Ronald Reagan was once our...