Yes. It won't replace Python, but it's a good addition to the toolbox.

- It's high level enough you won't find yourself writing excessive (i.e. Java) amounts of boilerplate. But the corollary is that there much more boilerplate in Go than Python.

- It's fast enough to blow away Python for most network based usages.

- There's enough metaprogramming capabilities to make some really clever code. The downside is that there's enough metaprogramming capabilities to make some really clever code.

- You'll dig the distribution method of Go programs when compared to Python.