Why is Python still interesting? Just use Scala.
If you want to start a language war, why don't you just make a new post rather than hijacking this one? In a post about Python 3000 I was expecting debate about Py3 vs Py2, not about Python in general vs other languages.
It isn't clear to me why Scala is obviously better than Python as you imply.
The Java libraries are rather extensive. I would rather have too much than too little.
Static typing is a big win, particularly if you don't have to declare everything (Scala has local type inference).
Sure, there are lots of bright people using Python. But Scala is a better language and has bright users also.
If you are unfamiliar with Scala, take a look at this: