French actor Gerard Depardieu recently decided he did not want to conform to France’s new 75 percent tax rate. As an alternative, he has become a Russian citizen.
Don't know why French govt is surprised at Depardieu leaving 75% tax. He won't be alone. #consequences Doubt I'd pick Russia even @ 13% rate
— Juli Klie (@Juli_K) January 6, 2013
Yesterday, he met with Russian President Vladimir Putin and was granted a Russian passport.
https://twitter.com/A_Osborn/status/287931611121610752
#Depardieu declined post of Mordova culture minister: "I'm already the world's culture minister" http://t.co/KfEyz5J5 http://t.co/M7kwQ7C7
— Nikolaus von Twickel ?? (@niktwick) January 6, 2013
If anyone tries to get rid of 22nd amendment to give us a third Obama term I may have to "pull a Depardieu" & ask Putin for a new passport!
— The Growling Panther (@growlingpanther) January 6, 2013
Some call Depardieu a traitor because of his actions.
@AP Depardieu loves his money more than his country. He's a traitor to France.
— LolaMarina NATURE Defender in Hermit Crab mode! (@1lolamarina) January 5, 2013
https://twitter.com/LiamClarke1/status/287909846743937024
Gerard Depardieu as a political pawn, poster walrus of negative freedom, traitor to a nation is, altogether, very bizarre.
— A Py (@adrw_pyh) January 5, 2013
Laura Ingraham remains outraged that Putin has vowed to sign a bill that would prevent Americans from adopting Russian children.
While saving himself taxes, cd Gerard help save the Russian orphans? @DRUDGE_REPORT: Depardieu in Russia 2meet Putin. http://t.co/M01RDJjG
— Laura Ingraham (@IngrahamAngle) January 5, 2013
These days, Putin is surely looking forward to Obama’s post-election flexibility.