Fair point however your background and experience helps my understanding of your point of view.
I believe you have programmatic views that are fair. To scold operators who think it really is an excellent machine with much potential is a fly in the ointment. Again, perspectives.
I won't debate you on systems engineering because I think my own frustrations of the F-35 Program's past decisions might give us more in common than you'd think, and place us in violent agreement.
You said it... it is what it is. But, it's a great jet. There are a few areas where people think it should be better, but it isn't.
Many countries still going ahead with orders, including my own. There are many, many positives.