You're disregarding on-the-record, sourced quotes that say that not only is the F-35 equal to the F-16, it's dominant over every threat and competitor out there.
Dominant in the air superiority role, or dominant in the strike role? There's a big difference. May I request you share "on-the-record, sourced quotes" that state F-35 is dominant in the air superiority role?
Do you think that your determination to ignore all evidence that contradicts your opinions is the reason for the negative attitudes about which you constantly complain?
1. May I humbly request you share this evidence that LM claims the F-35 is dominant in the air superiority role?
2. I "constantly complain" about your "negative attitudes"? I respectfully deny that. I do point them out from time to time. Like I'm doing now. May I also suggest that I am hardly the only one to point out your "negative attitudes"? Others have noticed and pointed them out.