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In reply to the discussion: Snowden has left the airport.... [View all]MADem
(135,425 posts)First point--he didn't give up his French citizenship; he is just a tax exile to Belgium.
He maintains that he is a part time resident of France; probably during the times that he isn't "earning."
Second point--his "primary residence" is in Belgium.
Third point--He has a Russian passport (in exchange for touting Pootie) and gains tax advantages therefrom. Clearly, he knew he was going to do enough work in Russia (two films, commercials, a couple of appearances) to make having that passport worthwhile to gain the tax advantage for at least this tax year.
He probably wants to film in Algeria next year, which is why he's angling for the Algerian passport.
He may be a drunk but he is no fool.
I looked at that last link of yours--you know why I excluded it? The "illustration" from it is actually a shot from the film he is making in NY about DSK; it's garbage. Invented. Nothing to do with Russian women, everything to do with DSK's orgy habits.
You're easily taken in, aren't you? I think someone does need to work on their Google AND their judgment skills, certainly.
Next thing you know, you'll come up with an expose that Gerard is actually Batboy.