I was with you until "essentially lying." That's not fair. You can disagree - but calling people liars who express good faith beliefs is uncalled for. Many people genuinely believe that Linux is the better desktop OS.
But yeah, I run Windows as my daily-driver for pretty much the reasons you give.
OK, they aren't lying. They're just saying untruthful things to support their cause.
Linux is not a 100% replacement for Windows, and the reverse is equally true. LibreOffice is not MS Office except for being open-source. Your pocket tool is not functionally equivalent to a full toolbox. A turducken is not a pheasant. Etc.
But yeah, I run Windows as my daily-driver for pretty much the reasons you give.