Republicans — a contradiction?

I guess I shouldn’t make such a broad, sweeping statement. But tonight, while perusing Facebook, I found a friend who proclaims to be a Republican, espousing (among others) the following beliefs:

• I believe that to improve jobs and the economy, the government should reduce regulations and unleash the market
• Only allow legal immigrants though tightly controlled borders

Ironically, the above two were listed in that order.  “Reduce regulations and unleash the market,” while simulataneously increasing regualations for who can work (ie. “tightly controlled borders”)… Is it just me, or does this seem like a blatant contradiction?