> ...also we added the class keyword so you don't feel lost

I believe EcmaScript 6 plans on adding the class keyword and TypeScript's implementation reflects the current draft of how classes in ES6 will work.

> ...statically typed languages make it easier to think about your program...

Out of curiosity, do you normally program using statically typed languages?

If not, I can see why you would be underwhelmed. Then again, I shouldn't be surprised by your reaction. This is Hacker News and TypeScript is by Microsoft.