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People Concerned About Britney Are Sharing This Post Everywhere And It Might Change The Way You See Her
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People Concerned About Britney Are Sharing This Post Everywhere And It Might Change The Way You See Her

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Britney Spears hasn’t legally been in control of her life and fortune for the past twelve years.

After the singer had several public mental breakdowns in 2008, the court put her estate, financial assets, and some personal assets under the control of her father and a lawyer. It’s what’s called a conservatorship — a form of legal guardianship, typically enacted for those incapable of making their own decisions. Earlier this year, it was extended until August 22nd when the court will once again review Britney’s case.

Since its implementation, the conservatorship has generated a lot of speculation among Spears’ fans. Many of them think she’s being controlled and manipulated, which has fueled the #FreeBritney movement. One of its members recently made a Facebook post that has since gone viral, taking debates about Britney’s well-being even further.

Recently, people have been concerned with Britney’s Instagram posts which mostly include similar-looking portraits

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They’ve expressed their concern under each of her Instagram pics

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Being part of the “Free Britney” movement, this person took it on themself to try and make sense of what has been happening

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The late 2000s were a difficult time for Britney. She was spotted driving her SUV with her son Sean on her lap and not strapped in a car seat. She shaved her head and was seen hitting a photographer’s car with an umbrella. She also went through a divorce and, after refusing to relinquish custody of her children, locked herself in a room with her child only to be taken out on a stretcher and hospitalized for appearing to be under the influence of an unknown substance. In 2008, Britney made several trips to rehab and was committed to a psychiatric hospital at least two times.

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Eventually, her father, Jamie Spears was granted oversight of her estate and health, which includes everything from negotiating business opportunities to restricting visitors, while attorney Andrew Wallet was assigned to help manage the singer’s assets.

Britney Spears’ financial documents revealed that as of 2018, she had a net worth of $59 million. That year, she spent $400,000 on living expenses and $66,000 on household supplies. She also spent $1.1 million on her legal and conservator fees that year, and her father reportedly took $128,000 of that.

Britney’s fans thought a sign that not everything was going well was when attorney Andrew Wallet stepped down as the co-conservator. “Conservatorship is engaged in numerous ongoing business activities requiring immediate attention,” he wrote in court filings, adding that it would be in Britney’s best interest if his resignation were accepted swiftly. He didn’t provide a specific reason for his resignation.

According to Wallet, the singer would have suffered “substantial detriment, irreparable harm, and immediate danger” if he didn’t step down.

Law experts, however, point out that while conservatorships can be corrupted, there is probably good reason it still stands. “The fact that she’s been under conservatorship for a dozen years should tell you something about the state of her mental impairment and her vulnerability,” lawyer Adam Streisand, who specializes in high-profile wealth disputes told Los Angeles Times. “The courts will do everything they can to ensure that a person is not conserved unless they really, really need to be.”

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actually, if this is all accurate, it is involuntary servitude.

Queen Jackson.
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Okay but like I love when people actually pull out the facts. There are actual legal documents that state she has the rights of a 7 year old child.

Wolfstar
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dunno if Jamie Spears can see this, I honestly don't care. Mr. Spears, I have two words for you: F**K. YOU. (wow, that felt good I never drop the f-bomb) YOU ARE CONTROLLING YOUR DAUGHTER AND THAT IS NOT OKAY, NO SIR, THAT IS NOT BLOODY OKAY. Britney is already a goddamn adult and you are controlling her! She can't do music, real music (not the c**p she was forced to do), she can't see her kids (I saw your video Jayden, your grandfather is a d**k.) she can't even get Starbucks in her bloody car! Honestly, I thought America was the land of the free (...um...) but look at what's happening right now! If I wasn't some random middle schooler ranting, I'd like to file a lawsuit, sue, do something, DO WHATEVER THE HELL YOU GUYS DO IN THE BLOODY COURTROOM! Mr. Spears, I'm with the #FreeBritney movement. If something good doesn't happen to Britney and her kids, I swear, somebody's gonna actually file a lawsuit. If they don't, I will (or at least try. I'm just in seventh grade) F**K MR. SPEARS!

Cat Nip Gal
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

FREE HER!! I agree! This is pretty much slavery! Btw, also in 7th grade:)

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Mark Fuller
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Being thick here. If, for example, someone is sectioned under the UK Mental Health Act, they have a legal right to appeal their detention. If they don't, they are automatically referred to a review tribunal after three years. If someone lacks capacity and decisions need to be made in their "best interests" there are criteria and a process enshrined in law. If someone has what we call Power of Attorney over another persons affairs, it's either because the person has handed them control through free will or lacks capacity. And don't get me onto deprivation of liberty safeguards. My point being that there are legal safeguards in the UK to prevent this sort of thing happening. Either US law is fundamentally flawed or... there's something we don't know.

K Witmer
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He manipulated the system which is very easy here when u have a lot of money and are a white old male. They are the most privileged. Everytime she went before a judge he forced her to take a needle full of a sedative so she couldn't speak clearly. Then would provide "witnesses" to her so called behavior. He is a convicted child abuser so let's not forget the power he has

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Hiker Chick
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm not a fan of her style of music, but I've always felt there was something sad about her. If true, this explains a lot. She seems to have a good heart and a sweet spirit.

A Random Panda
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Who knows? Maybe the music she wants to write, and the voice she wants to sing in, are both really live your taste!

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deanna woods
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is pure insanity. How is it possible for this man to get away with treating his daughter like this? When Britney had her meltdown, I kept thinking that the press just needed to leave her alone, but the real person that needs to leave her alone is her father. I have mental health issues myself, but my parents don't try to control my every move. They just watch out for me and make sure that I am taking my medication. Jamie Spears should be ashamed of himself.

Leo Domitrix
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not a Britney "fan" but her behavior struck me as the sort of extreme "cry for help" that was, unfortunately, treated as a joke by the media. She wanted someone to ask her what was wrong, and to get her *out*, and did not know what else to do... B/c her parents were *such* gems treating their kid as an ATM since she was a toddler. Seen this in not-rich-not-famous people. It's amazing what removal from toxic situations and people can do to heal someone... And what happens to people who have guardians for "their own good". It sometimes ends up with a homicide charge. (I'm old. I've seen too damn much. Humanity, basically.) And, as I commented elsewhere, that's a Thorazine stare. She wants to scream, and they're making sure she can't, is how it looks. Poor kid. (Yes, she's a kid. Compared ot me, most are.)

Spikey Bunny
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm not a Britney fan, just not my type of music... but this is all very reminiscent of Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys! Terribly sad, but luckily it has a happy ending and the love of his life saved him! Please google it, I don't know how to attach links here.

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Leo Domitrix
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In all honesty? I've seen that stare from people on Thorazine. Freaking me out.

Pusfarm
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As Brian Wilson's story can attest to, this can easily be abused, healthcare professional or not.

Lisa loves cats
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is absolutely horrible, she needs to have her own life, she is an adult fully capable of making her own decisions

K Witmer
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Britney's mom just filed to be a part of conservatorship today. She was turned down before but she has a new legal team now so hopefully this time it will work if people keep talking about this it could force another look

Daniel Mason
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

𝙇𝙀𝘼𝙑𝙀 𝘽𝙍𝙄𝙏𝙉𝙀𝙔 𝘼𝙇𝙊𝙉𝙀

Jus
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Absolutely awful!!! How is this even possible, crazy people walk in the streets shooting and doing whatever, she is treated like a child! How can she NOT melt down?! Just kidnap this awful father or something!

Toni
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

her father is a monster and i dont understand the judges in her case..

Spikey Bunny
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys had a crazy doctor controlling him too... (Am I the only one old enough to remember this story?). It was a nightmare for him. Really really awful and abusive! He somehow met a wonderful woman who fought like hell to save him from the clutches of that evil doctor and the 2 married and living happily ever after. True story.... Britney needs a new and improved, in her best interest, good for her, and her little boys doctor and team. This all needs to be about her, not her ability to make money for them. Good Luck Britney.

Jennifer Brown
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What I don't understand is how she can't hire a lawyer to contest it? That somehow doesn't seem legal.

🍄Mushroom Man🍄
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i follow her on tiktok and one time i asked if she was in trouble or danger to wear a yellow shirt and do 2 spins in her next video. SHE DID IT. she is obviously trying to get people to help her so she can see her kids.

Michele Clarke
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

SO her father abused one of her kids but the court lets him have this much control over her? Sounds like abuse also, NO????

Tahani
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

HOW can we help? Everone says she needs help but tell us what we can do?????

Mark
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How else is her dad supposed to earn $128,000 a year for doing nothing?

Shinomi Chan
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's not even a life. That's her father treating her like a goddamn barbie doll, and threatening her if she ever shows ANY OTHER emotion than what HE WANTS HER to have. What the hell is wrong with him?? HE should be put to a mental asylum PERMANENTLY. No one deserves to be treated this way. NO ONE.

Alyssa Kirby
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have a breakdown and I get the help I need. She does it and she gets f*****g imprisoned. Trash.

Trash Panda
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This just looks like her father found his cash cow and he doesn't have to do a damn thing for his free ride except keep her quiet.

Nick McPherran
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

2 WORDS- Frances Farmer. Her biography about her life, and lobotomy at the hands of her Mother, fascinated the world only a few years ago. Jessica Lange got the Academy Award for her performance. Yet, once again...History repeats itself. No sane Judge, would allow this kind of conservatorship with this kind of money. If it was to protect, then no one other than Britney, and her children should profit. A year check-up of mental health should be assigned. Unbelievable.

Lisa Chambers
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Her mother just filed in court to be added to the conservatorship. I dont know if that is a good thing, or if it is more parents piling on this woman.

Ileana Sky Aviles
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Heartbreaking. I'm glad her mom is filing for petition to also give her conservatorship. I hope she finds happiness and lives a fulfilling life, it's been too long.

Mina Molnar
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know, I will get downvoted fot this answer, but still.. What if she's really not able to take care of herself and her money. what if she really need meds and has breakdowns on a regular base? Do you want an unstable person be responsable for children and millions of dollars? We don't know the truth an probably never will.

Pastel Kitten
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4 years ago

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Joe Bloe
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are a billion more important movements, people and causes that require immediate attention and mobilisation than this irrelevant celebrity living in the lap of luxury in a gilded cage. Stop this incessant voyeurism into other people's affairs - especially the exceptionally affluent.

Spikey Bunny
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There may very well be a billion other things to worry about and require immediate attention but - who's to say that Britney couldn't actually use the help of someone, somewhere. I don't know her, but I would definitely want someone somewhere someday to help if it were me.

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Jackie Grice
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Brittany Spears has proven herself to be BAT S**T out of her mind. BTW for all of you know nothings out there schizophrenia OFTEN rears it's ugly head when victims hit their early twenties. Were it not for her father and the conservatorship, Brittany would be living under an overpass!!

Marnie
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, this post sounds horrible, but we really don't know the full story. I don't know what's worse: "That she's extremely mentally ill and needs her Dad to do this," or "That she isn't mentally ill and her Dad is abusing her in a horrible way." I guess the worst case is if she is extremely mentally ill AND her Dad is doing this just to use and abuse her.

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John Doe
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

cant she just walk away, go somewhere. A friends place and start fresh. I dont get it. Is she locked up.

Marnie
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They are saying she can't. Her Dad has conservatorship, which I take it means she's like a child legally. Her Dad can stop her from signing documents, go places, contacting people, everything.

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Aayush Kumar
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

THERE IS AN INDIAN WEBSITE CALLED SCOOPWHOOP WHICH FROM TIME TO TIME POSTS THE CONTENT WHICH APPEARS ON BORED PANDA FIRST. YOU SHOULD DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT!

Colin Mochrie At Its Finest
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4 years ago

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Her voice was never Christina's. Ut was better but still weak, and she cannot dance and sing at the same time. So she lip syncs to keep the sound consistent. Have you heard her sing live during and after dancing? Like many-out of breath and off pitch. I hate that she lip sync's but her voice after dancing is worse. She is mentally unable to be responsible for herself-isn't she bipolar? Some if not all is probably environmental or something. Parents started it by having her in the public eye at 4 before her brain fully developed.

Niall Mac Iomera
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4 years ago

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Meh, still don't care. She's had a life of ridiculous luxury that most of us can only dream of. And if it's that bad. Leave. Just stop doing it.

Marnie
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Just stop doing it."? Stop doing what? Stop having zero say in her life, according to the law? If what they are saying is true, she has no control over her own affairs or daily activities. If it's true I feel no more or less bad about it than if she was some Joe Schmoe.

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westwing
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4 years ago

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FanStans are scary. First off, The conservatorship literally saved her life. Spears was well on her way to being dead when her family and the courts stepped in. Now she wants for nothing, she can work as little or as much as she wants. She doesn’t need a record label she has enough money to put out any album she wants to , she’s white,rich, privileged, And can afford any Heath or legal counseling she desires. I’ll save my sympathy for the single mother who lost her job as a waitress because Covid closed her restaurant And she now has no healthcare and no income.

Mimi777
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You’re making it seem like we can’t have compassion for her because there are others who have it worse. Yes there are there’s tons of people struggling but so is she in her own way. No one knows what’s truly going on but it’s clear she is not ok and we should all have some compassion for her.

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Brendan
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4 years ago

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So she kidnapped her child (and, yes, it is kidnapping) whilst under the influence of drugs, and you think she should have full unauthorised contact with her children? I feel very sorry for Britney Spears; it sounds like she's gone through hell. But you always, ALWAYS have to think about the child's safety first.

Liam Walsh
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No one is saying she should have full and unauthorised contact with her children though. They have their own father looking after them for 70% of the time and Britney is allowed unsupervised contact for 30% of the time. The courts obviously think that is okay and that the children are okay. It’s being monitored and it sounds like she can’t blink without her father taking note. How much effort is being put into getting Britney well rather than keeping her controlled? Her father's motives do seem very worrying when told as above. Her dad is said to have assaulted one of her children so he sounds pefect to have in charge of someone's life. 🙄 Britney clearly has problems but could her father be behind some of those problems? Her mother has tried to help her get back some control which may be telling. It seems to me that Britney seriously needs a few people on her side who have no conflict of interest.

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Tim Fischer
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4 years ago

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haha, she never had a voice like Aguilera. I know these old singing videos. She things ok, but already with the baby voice. Aguilera can sing (even if she uses it mostly in an annoying loud way^^)

iblowsheep
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4 years ago

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too bad she didn't have the right Parental Control aka guidance, when she was younger. It could have spared her this awful s**t, and spared US from decades of her s****y songs.

Joe Bloe
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4 years ago (edited)

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There are a billion more important movements, people and causes that require immediate attention and mobilisation than this irrelevant celebrity living in the lap of luxury in a gilded cage. Stop this incessant voyeurism into other people's affairs - especially the exceptionally affluent.

A Random Panda
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You make it sound as if not having any control over your own life, going crazy, nat being able to see your OWN CHILDREN is nothing to be worried about. And it says she doesn't get to choose how to spend her money.

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Tor Rolf Strøm
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4 years ago

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Uhm, ok there are actual sources to these crazy claims? Cuz right now this feels like a song by Vinne Paz feat. David Icke.

Dave
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4 years ago

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It is all about the money. If she wouldn't be worth millions, the father and the lawyer wouldn't give a s**t. That being said, she got herself into this mess, and given all the s**t the world is dealing with in 2020. Honestly, her fate is not on the list even of the top 100 issues we should deal with.

b l a n c
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

that's the issue, is that so many bad things are happening rn. just because of that doesn't mean you should ignore the smaller problems that are easier to fix, this happens to many people and nobody notices because either nobody cares or everybody thinks it's not a big deal compared to everything else. something this horrible shouldn't be considered 'not that bad', that means there's a problem and that this is being accepted and tats not okay. don't ignore this, it's important, and to think it isnt is stupid

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John Smith
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4 years ago

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I thought all the restrictions sounded reasonable until I read "no Starbucks" .... WTF, THE HORROR !!!!

Truth Monster
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4 years ago

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Look, some mental illnesses require someone to keep you grounded. While the person may be able to function somewhat normally, you don't see the caretaker making sure they are taking their meds and checking in to make sure the person is ok. It's quite possible that Ms. Spears has a critical mental illness like schizophrenia and its unwise if not dangerous if she goes off her meds.

Paul K. Johnson
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You have no idea what you're talking about. Almost no adult with schizophrenia has a guardian because it's absolutely unnecessary. Even people who don't take their meds as prescribed don't need to have a guardian.

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Something
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actually, if this is all accurate, it is involuntary servitude.

Queen Jackson.
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Okay but like I love when people actually pull out the facts. There are actual legal documents that state she has the rights of a 7 year old child.

Wolfstar
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dunno if Jamie Spears can see this, I honestly don't care. Mr. Spears, I have two words for you: F**K. YOU. (wow, that felt good I never drop the f-bomb) YOU ARE CONTROLLING YOUR DAUGHTER AND THAT IS NOT OKAY, NO SIR, THAT IS NOT BLOODY OKAY. Britney is already a goddamn adult and you are controlling her! She can't do music, real music (not the c**p she was forced to do), she can't see her kids (I saw your video Jayden, your grandfather is a d**k.) she can't even get Starbucks in her bloody car! Honestly, I thought America was the land of the free (...um...) but look at what's happening right now! If I wasn't some random middle schooler ranting, I'd like to file a lawsuit, sue, do something, DO WHATEVER THE HELL YOU GUYS DO IN THE BLOODY COURTROOM! Mr. Spears, I'm with the #FreeBritney movement. If something good doesn't happen to Britney and her kids, I swear, somebody's gonna actually file a lawsuit. If they don't, I will (or at least try. I'm just in seventh grade) F**K MR. SPEARS!

Cat Nip Gal
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

FREE HER!! I agree! This is pretty much slavery! Btw, also in 7th grade:)

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Mark Fuller
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Being thick here. If, for example, someone is sectioned under the UK Mental Health Act, they have a legal right to appeal their detention. If they don't, they are automatically referred to a review tribunal after three years. If someone lacks capacity and decisions need to be made in their "best interests" there are criteria and a process enshrined in law. If someone has what we call Power of Attorney over another persons affairs, it's either because the person has handed them control through free will or lacks capacity. And don't get me onto deprivation of liberty safeguards. My point being that there are legal safeguards in the UK to prevent this sort of thing happening. Either US law is fundamentally flawed or... there's something we don't know.

K Witmer
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He manipulated the system which is very easy here when u have a lot of money and are a white old male. They are the most privileged. Everytime she went before a judge he forced her to take a needle full of a sedative so she couldn't speak clearly. Then would provide "witnesses" to her so called behavior. He is a convicted child abuser so let's not forget the power he has

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Hiker Chick
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm not a fan of her style of music, but I've always felt there was something sad about her. If true, this explains a lot. She seems to have a good heart and a sweet spirit.

A Random Panda
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Who knows? Maybe the music she wants to write, and the voice she wants to sing in, are both really live your taste!

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deanna woods
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is pure insanity. How is it possible for this man to get away with treating his daughter like this? When Britney had her meltdown, I kept thinking that the press just needed to leave her alone, but the real person that needs to leave her alone is her father. I have mental health issues myself, but my parents don't try to control my every move. They just watch out for me and make sure that I am taking my medication. Jamie Spears should be ashamed of himself.

Leo Domitrix
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not a Britney "fan" but her behavior struck me as the sort of extreme "cry for help" that was, unfortunately, treated as a joke by the media. She wanted someone to ask her what was wrong, and to get her *out*, and did not know what else to do... B/c her parents were *such* gems treating their kid as an ATM since she was a toddler. Seen this in not-rich-not-famous people. It's amazing what removal from toxic situations and people can do to heal someone... And what happens to people who have guardians for "their own good". It sometimes ends up with a homicide charge. (I'm old. I've seen too damn much. Humanity, basically.) And, as I commented elsewhere, that's a Thorazine stare. She wants to scream, and they're making sure she can't, is how it looks. Poor kid. (Yes, she's a kid. Compared ot me, most are.)

Spikey Bunny
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm not a Britney fan, just not my type of music... but this is all very reminiscent of Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys! Terribly sad, but luckily it has a happy ending and the love of his life saved him! Please google it, I don't know how to attach links here.

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Leo Domitrix
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In all honesty? I've seen that stare from people on Thorazine. Freaking me out.

Pusfarm
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As Brian Wilson's story can attest to, this can easily be abused, healthcare professional or not.

Lisa loves cats
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is absolutely horrible, she needs to have her own life, she is an adult fully capable of making her own decisions

K Witmer
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Britney's mom just filed to be a part of conservatorship today. She was turned down before but she has a new legal team now so hopefully this time it will work if people keep talking about this it could force another look

Daniel Mason
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

𝙇𝙀𝘼𝙑𝙀 𝘽𝙍𝙄𝙏𝙉𝙀𝙔 𝘼𝙇𝙊𝙉𝙀

Jus
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Absolutely awful!!! How is this even possible, crazy people walk in the streets shooting and doing whatever, she is treated like a child! How can she NOT melt down?! Just kidnap this awful father or something!

Toni
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

her father is a monster and i dont understand the judges in her case..

Spikey Bunny
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys had a crazy doctor controlling him too... (Am I the only one old enough to remember this story?). It was a nightmare for him. Really really awful and abusive! He somehow met a wonderful woman who fought like hell to save him from the clutches of that evil doctor and the 2 married and living happily ever after. True story.... Britney needs a new and improved, in her best interest, good for her, and her little boys doctor and team. This all needs to be about her, not her ability to make money for them. Good Luck Britney.

Jennifer Brown
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What I don't understand is how she can't hire a lawyer to contest it? That somehow doesn't seem legal.

🍄Mushroom Man🍄
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i follow her on tiktok and one time i asked if she was in trouble or danger to wear a yellow shirt and do 2 spins in her next video. SHE DID IT. she is obviously trying to get people to help her so she can see her kids.

Michele Clarke
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

SO her father abused one of her kids but the court lets him have this much control over her? Sounds like abuse also, NO????

Tahani
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

HOW can we help? Everone says she needs help but tell us what we can do?????

Mark
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How else is her dad supposed to earn $128,000 a year for doing nothing?

Shinomi Chan
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's not even a life. That's her father treating her like a goddamn barbie doll, and threatening her if she ever shows ANY OTHER emotion than what HE WANTS HER to have. What the hell is wrong with him?? HE should be put to a mental asylum PERMANENTLY. No one deserves to be treated this way. NO ONE.

Alyssa Kirby
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have a breakdown and I get the help I need. She does it and she gets f*****g imprisoned. Trash.

Trash Panda
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This just looks like her father found his cash cow and he doesn't have to do a damn thing for his free ride except keep her quiet.

Nick McPherran
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

2 WORDS- Frances Farmer. Her biography about her life, and lobotomy at the hands of her Mother, fascinated the world only a few years ago. Jessica Lange got the Academy Award for her performance. Yet, once again...History repeats itself. No sane Judge, would allow this kind of conservatorship with this kind of money. If it was to protect, then no one other than Britney, and her children should profit. A year check-up of mental health should be assigned. Unbelievable.

Lisa Chambers
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Her mother just filed in court to be added to the conservatorship. I dont know if that is a good thing, or if it is more parents piling on this woman.

Ileana Sky Aviles
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Heartbreaking. I'm glad her mom is filing for petition to also give her conservatorship. I hope she finds happiness and lives a fulfilling life, it's been too long.

Mina Molnar
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know, I will get downvoted fot this answer, but still.. What if she's really not able to take care of herself and her money. what if she really need meds and has breakdowns on a regular base? Do you want an unstable person be responsable for children and millions of dollars? We don't know the truth an probably never will.

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4 years ago

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Joe Bloe
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are a billion more important movements, people and causes that require immediate attention and mobilisation than this irrelevant celebrity living in the lap of luxury in a gilded cage. Stop this incessant voyeurism into other people's affairs - especially the exceptionally affluent.

Spikey Bunny
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There may very well be a billion other things to worry about and require immediate attention but - who's to say that Britney couldn't actually use the help of someone, somewhere. I don't know her, but I would definitely want someone somewhere someday to help if it were me.

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Jackie Grice
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Brittany Spears has proven herself to be BAT S**T out of her mind. BTW for all of you know nothings out there schizophrenia OFTEN rears it's ugly head when victims hit their early twenties. Were it not for her father and the conservatorship, Brittany would be living under an overpass!!

Marnie
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, this post sounds horrible, but we really don't know the full story. I don't know what's worse: "That she's extremely mentally ill and needs her Dad to do this," or "That she isn't mentally ill and her Dad is abusing her in a horrible way." I guess the worst case is if she is extremely mentally ill AND her Dad is doing this just to use and abuse her.

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John Doe
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

cant she just walk away, go somewhere. A friends place and start fresh. I dont get it. Is she locked up.

Marnie
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They are saying she can't. Her Dad has conservatorship, which I take it means she's like a child legally. Her Dad can stop her from signing documents, go places, contacting people, everything.

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Aayush Kumar
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

THERE IS AN INDIAN WEBSITE CALLED SCOOPWHOOP WHICH FROM TIME TO TIME POSTS THE CONTENT WHICH APPEARS ON BORED PANDA FIRST. YOU SHOULD DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT!

Colin Mochrie At Its Finest
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4 years ago

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Her voice was never Christina's. Ut was better but still weak, and she cannot dance and sing at the same time. So she lip syncs to keep the sound consistent. Have you heard her sing live during and after dancing? Like many-out of breath and off pitch. I hate that she lip sync's but her voice after dancing is worse. She is mentally unable to be responsible for herself-isn't she bipolar? Some if not all is probably environmental or something. Parents started it by having her in the public eye at 4 before her brain fully developed.

Niall Mac Iomera
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4 years ago

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Meh, still don't care. She's had a life of ridiculous luxury that most of us can only dream of. And if it's that bad. Leave. Just stop doing it.

Marnie
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Just stop doing it."? Stop doing what? Stop having zero say in her life, according to the law? If what they are saying is true, she has no control over her own affairs or daily activities. If it's true I feel no more or less bad about it than if she was some Joe Schmoe.

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westwing
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4 years ago

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FanStans are scary. First off, The conservatorship literally saved her life. Spears was well on her way to being dead when her family and the courts stepped in. Now she wants for nothing, she can work as little or as much as she wants. She doesn’t need a record label she has enough money to put out any album she wants to , she’s white,rich, privileged, And can afford any Heath or legal counseling she desires. I’ll save my sympathy for the single mother who lost her job as a waitress because Covid closed her restaurant And she now has no healthcare and no income.

Mimi777
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You’re making it seem like we can’t have compassion for her because there are others who have it worse. Yes there are there’s tons of people struggling but so is she in her own way. No one knows what’s truly going on but it’s clear she is not ok and we should all have some compassion for her.

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Brendan
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So she kidnapped her child (and, yes, it is kidnapping) whilst under the influence of drugs, and you think she should have full unauthorised contact with her children? I feel very sorry for Britney Spears; it sounds like she's gone through hell. But you always, ALWAYS have to think about the child's safety first.

Liam Walsh
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No one is saying she should have full and unauthorised contact with her children though. They have their own father looking after them for 70% of the time and Britney is allowed unsupervised contact for 30% of the time. The courts obviously think that is okay and that the children are okay. It’s being monitored and it sounds like she can’t blink without her father taking note. How much effort is being put into getting Britney well rather than keeping her controlled? Her father's motives do seem very worrying when told as above. Her dad is said to have assaulted one of her children so he sounds pefect to have in charge of someone's life. 🙄 Britney clearly has problems but could her father be behind some of those problems? Her mother has tried to help her get back some control which may be telling. It seems to me that Britney seriously needs a few people on her side who have no conflict of interest.

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Tim Fischer
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4 years ago

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haha, she never had a voice like Aguilera. I know these old singing videos. She things ok, but already with the baby voice. Aguilera can sing (even if she uses it mostly in an annoying loud way^^)

iblowsheep
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4 years ago

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too bad she didn't have the right Parental Control aka guidance, when she was younger. It could have spared her this awful s**t, and spared US from decades of her s****y songs.

Joe Bloe
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4 years ago (edited)

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There are a billion more important movements, people and causes that require immediate attention and mobilisation than this irrelevant celebrity living in the lap of luxury in a gilded cage. Stop this incessant voyeurism into other people's affairs - especially the exceptionally affluent.

A Random Panda
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You make it sound as if not having any control over your own life, going crazy, nat being able to see your OWN CHILDREN is nothing to be worried about. And it says she doesn't get to choose how to spend her money.

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Tor Rolf Strøm
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4 years ago

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Uhm, ok there are actual sources to these crazy claims? Cuz right now this feels like a song by Vinne Paz feat. David Icke.

Dave
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4 years ago

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It is all about the money. If she wouldn't be worth millions, the father and the lawyer wouldn't give a s**t. That being said, she got herself into this mess, and given all the s**t the world is dealing with in 2020. Honestly, her fate is not on the list even of the top 100 issues we should deal with.

b l a n c
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

that's the issue, is that so many bad things are happening rn. just because of that doesn't mean you should ignore the smaller problems that are easier to fix, this happens to many people and nobody notices because either nobody cares or everybody thinks it's not a big deal compared to everything else. something this horrible shouldn't be considered 'not that bad', that means there's a problem and that this is being accepted and tats not okay. don't ignore this, it's important, and to think it isnt is stupid

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John Smith
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4 years ago

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I thought all the restrictions sounded reasonable until I read "no Starbucks" .... WTF, THE HORROR !!!!

Truth Monster
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4 years ago

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Look, some mental illnesses require someone to keep you grounded. While the person may be able to function somewhat normally, you don't see the caretaker making sure they are taking their meds and checking in to make sure the person is ok. It's quite possible that Ms. Spears has a critical mental illness like schizophrenia and its unwise if not dangerous if she goes off her meds.

Paul K. Johnson
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You have no idea what you're talking about. Almost no adult with schizophrenia has a guardian because it's absolutely unnecessary. Even people who don't take their meds as prescribed don't need to have a guardian.

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