The issue isn't whether the F35 is a good dogfighter, or not.
The issue is why the people in position used that position to talk rubbish to other people who aren't and who look upon them to honestly and rationally report the state of the program and its issues.
This is precious. The folks on this forum are able to easily see thru the "rubbish" LM is selling while hundreds of well paid experts from several different nations cannot. May I suggest looking up the word "hubris".