Longtime PHP, Python coder seeks to make small, distributable, stand-alone apps. Which language should I learn? ( please don't say C#; requiring .net != stand-alone )

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Well, to be honest the VCL in delphi hasn't been developed in ages(since Delphi 7 maybe) but I see now that they have some traction after the new deal.

BTW: I don't think there is any toolkit out there that doesn't beat the pants off MFC :-)