Where have I said that? I have listed the only two scenarios I can see that will solve the problem. I don't think either scenario is possible at this time. I think the Bush proposal will not work but I think it is a good faith effort and one that he has advocated ever since he became a public figure. You are frustrated because you can't come up with a workable solution either. There really are some problems that cannot be solved until there is an across the board consensus on what the solution should be. I don't see even the barest hint of that attempt being made on Freerpublic. All I see i the usual contrarians using a very emotional issue as their stalking horse for dumping on the GOP and Bush in particular. This is not new, it has been a continuous theme by some on Freerepublic since the 2000 elections. There are more than a few around here that want a fist fight instead of a debate, Me, I am comfortable doing either.
Nor am I attempting to come up with the solution to the problem. I am putting forth ideas that I think might help solve the problem. I have never been one to throw up my hands and say "this can't be done". There is always a solution. Bush has proposed a solution. I don't care for his solution. Does that make me a Bush basher? Must I agree with his solution to be a good little conservative? Or can I have a mind of my own?
My point on this topic has been simple. The proposal by Bush will not solve the problem that he is stating that he is addressing. Is that too emotional? I believe he is playing politics with this issue, and in fact, nothing will come of it. More emotion?
The biggest problem that I see with Bush is not the immigration issue. It is his ability to swing to the left and take the conservative vote for granted. What that does is move the entire debate further to the left, not just on this issue, but on all issues. In essence, it creates a new 'center', one that is further to the left than before.
I would like Bush to remain on the right. Now that is something to get emotional about. ;)