UK YouTuber Miles Routledge faces massive backlash after making racist comments about Indians on Twitter, even threatening to launch nuclear missiles at India. Learn more about the controversy and its aftermath.
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UK YouTuber Sparks Outrage with Racist Tweets
Miles Routledge, a UK-based YouTuber, is currently under fire for making a series of racist comments targeting Indians on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter). The controversy began when Routledge tweeted about launching nuclear missiles at India, which quickly went viral, attracting millions of views and widespread condemnation.
When I become prime minister of England, I'll open the nuclear silos as an explicit warning to any foreign power that interferes with British interests and affairs.
— Lord Miles (@real_lord_miles) August 20, 2024
I'm not talking huge incidents, I'm itching to launch and atomize entire nations over the smallest infraction. pic.twitter.com/UGBKYB3pku
Controversial Tweets
Routledge, who previously gained attention after being stranded in Afghanistan during the Taliban’s takeover in 2021, posted a meme video that depicted Joe Biden launching nuclear missiles from hidden silos in the US. He captioned the video with an alarming statement: “When I become Prime Minister of England, I’ll open the nuclear silos as an explicit warning to any foreign power that interferes with British interests and affairs. I’m not talking huge incidents; I’m itching to launch and atomize entire nations over the smallest infraction.”
Saar your mum after I do my shift at Uber screams that at night btw saar, please saar, harder saar, I spit on the bitch and all she says is thaank sou saar. I don't shower saar and women don't talk to me saar. I work at Tim Hortons saar
— Lord Miles (@real_lord_miles) August 20, 2024
To make matters worse, Routledge added, “Hell, I might just launch at India just for the sake of it!”
Degrading Comments
In a series of tweets that followed, Routledge engaged in a degrading exchange with a troll account, further escalating the situation. He tweeted:
- “Saar I will see you soon saar.”
- “Saar your mum after I do my shift at Uber screams that at night btw saar, please saar, harder saar, I spit on the bitch and all she says is thank sou saar.”
- “I don’t shower saar, and women don’t talk to me saar. I work at Tim Hortons saar.”
These comments not only fueled the controversy but also drew significant criticism from social media users, many of whom were appalled by his remarks.
Backlash and Defense
As the backlash intensified, Routledge shared the entire conversation, including the profile details of the trolling account, which was later deactivated. His racist remarks against Indians led to widespread outrage, with many users calling for him to be held accountable for his actions. When another user accused him of engaging in rage-baiting, Routledge defended himself by stating, “Believe it or not, I just don’t like India.”
Conclusion
Miles Routledge’s actions have sparked a significant outcry on social media, highlighting the ongoing issue of hate speech and online harassment. His racist comments and threats have not only offended many but also raised concerns about the growing tolerance of such behavior on social platforms. As the situation continues to unfold, many are calling for stricter measures to prevent hate speech from spreading online.
More Information:
https://x.com/real_lord_miles/status/1826008281766330698