Is C++ trying to be like D?

[Walter Bright via Digitalmars-d]

On 3/19/2016 6:46 AM, Anonymouse wrote:
> A much more common take on it is "why use D at all now that C++ is getting
> similar features", ignoring convenience.
https://youtu.be/1pQNLPqn1fA?t=148

Would one rather have a Ferrari Daytona replica made from a Corvette, or a 
Ferrari Daytona?

   https://youtu.be/1pQNLPqn1fA?t=148

(Miami Vice got a real Ferrari after that.)