http://steve-yegge.blogspot.co.uk/2006/03/execution-in-kingd...
This made me hate Java before I knew enough to know why. It's joyful writing. I'd love to run it past a non-coder just to see if it's enjoyable in and of itself. I suspect it would be to someone with an ounce of patience.
He writes entertainingly (and clearly has a talent for the written word) but I'm not convinced he's got any genuine insight into programming. Put another way: he seems to be just as convincing when he's wrong as he is when he's right.
I consider Steve Yegge to be one of the smartest writers I've ever read on the subject of programming. You might disagree, but I would recommend looking for his previous writing (which I'm not sure is still available). You may find he has a better understanding of your toolset than you presume.
Or possibly not. I personally miss his rants.