[Lurking Libertarian]

He made reference to an actual historical event as to a possible explanation which anyone with access to a computer or library can easily look up.

...and find out that the supposed "actual historical event" is actually a legend. Robertson further demonstrated his historical acuity by saying that Haiti revolted against "Napoleon III."

[fireman15]

“...and find out that the supposed “actual historical event” is actually a legend.”

Just look it up. I don’t agree with Mr. Robertson on a lot of stuff, but I believe he is an honorable man and this thing is being twisted around and taken out of context.

“Bois Caïman (lit. Cayman 1 Woods; Kreyòl: Bwa Kayiman ) is the site of the vodou ceremony presided over by Boukman Dutty and Cecile Fatiman on August 14, 1791. It is widely accepted as the starting point for the Haitian Revolution.” From wikipedia and various other sources.