Python benefits over Cobra

Tue Apr 5 06:22:34 EDT 2011

I just came across the Cobra language, which appears to be heavily
influenced by Python (and other languages). The pitch sounds great. 
It's supposed to have:
 1. Quick, expressive coding
 2. Fast execution
 3. Static and dynamic binding
 4. Language level support for quality
 http://cobra-language.com/docs/why/
 http://cobra-language.com/docs/python/
I was wondering what advantages Python has over Cobra. I know it's
probably a difficult question to answer and depends on specific
requirements. All I can think of is:
 * Maturity of language
 o Robust and tested.
 o availability of modules (standard and built-in).
 o large community support (commercial and non-commercial).
 * No dependence of .NET/Mono
 o I don't know if this is an pro or con as I don't know .NET.
Presumably the maturity argument would be less significant over time.
I'm not sure about the .NET/Mono framework, whether that is good or
bad. Sounds good in some situations at least.
Any other arguments where Python has benefits over Cobra ??
Cheers, Brendan.
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