"However, these libraries are inherently static. This means that if the library doesn't do what you want it to, you are screwed. There is no diagnosing or fixing errors in the library. If they happen, pack up and try a different language."<p>Ermmm.... I think someone misinformed him.  In Python, not only can you use the <i>standard</i> library, but you can also use third party libraries as well.  And Python's got a ton of those.<p>Personally, I think the author can make a case that he <i>doesn't like</i> python, but I don't see anything here that makes Python bad.  Different strokes for different folks.