I'm afraid you're right. President Bush seems genuinely to believe that millions of immigrants are needed to take low-paying jobs here. He also appears to be oblivious to the border problems. I just don't understand his thinking.
George W. Bush isn't that stupid.
He actually believes that they're needed to reduce the wages and benefits of high-paying jobs.
That's precisely what he means when he says that Americans need to be "more competitive" in the global economy -- that the American Middle Class must work longer hours for lower wages.
What could be clearer? Bush is practicing Politics 1A, which is to carry water for economic and political interests. With immigration, it is the cheap labor lobby, represented by The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, National Association of Manufacturers, the American Farm Bureau Federation, etc.
He can't say that is what he is doing, so he talks of helping the economy, welcoming newcomers, and a bunch of other balderdash to keep us confused.
IMHO, the bottom line is: Our Rebellion unto God has put us all in this position. If we'll NOT be ruled by God, we'll be ruled by tryanny.
" I just don't understand his thinking."
Ever get involved in local politics? I've got a feeling there's some little deals back in Texas that he is still paying off.