I didn't vote it up mostly because I didn't feel strongly one way or the other about it. It's unclear whether the author really understands why C was chosen for many of the apps he lists as evidence that C programmers deserve respect.
This is why I didn't vote it up. The blog post makes a weak argument in support of C; namely, most foundational code is programmed in it. If you go back through computer eras, you could craft a similar argument for each of the dominant languages of the time (including assembly). I agree with Goladus that the author never says why C is appropriate or best for some of those apps he cites.
