How the yes side lost its marbles.

Contends that the biggest miscalculation by the Charlottetown accord's architects was that the referendum's outcome would swing on the substance of its provisions. Instead the No forces tapped into underground rivers of prejudice, racism and loathing of the political process that polluted the debate, and determined its results. Insurmountable problem of having to win across the board; The timetable; Former prime minister Pierre Trudeau's massive intervention.