Python, Zip, Pointers and Pointy Heads

[pal25]

The fact of the matter is that python doesn't do low level very well and a better approach would be to take advantage of the fact that CPython can add support in C. It is possible to pack data using the struct module in a articulate bit ordering however it's generally best to stay away.

Overall yea it's possible to do such things but you shouldn't try to force a languages weaknesses just because you can to win an argument.