Optional Static Typing

[Luis M. Gonzalez]

> > I don't understand why this discussion on optional static typing
came
> > up right at this moment.
>
> Because Guido made some notes on it.
>
> http://www.artima.com/weblogs/viewpost.jsp?thread=85551
>
> merry christmas.
> Stephen.

Yes, I know Guido did it.
But I wonder why at this moment, just when things seem to be directed
in a complete opposite way and with good chance of success (as I said:
Pypy, Starkiller, etc).