whats wrong with c++?

it has namespaces, better standard libraries, a plethora of modern conveniences, and all of c's functionality.

if you don't like objects don't use them

if you want to feel like a programming badass and do everything low level then learn assembly

Just admit it. C++ is too hard. There's no point in learning such language.

I could complete at least ten projects with C during the time it would take me to learn C++ basics. Simple is better.