In political terms, the opposite of a Snowflake. Term comes from coal industry. While coal mining was dying off due to significant environmental concerns, health issues, and more efficient clean energy, in 2017 President Trump brought it back to create a small number of jobs, rather than promoting clean energy. These individuals are generally white poorly educated Republican nationalists, with little insight into world affairs, race & gender inclusion. Also see Hillary Clinton - Deplorables.
by Splayer December 10, 2017