I vowed a long time ago that I would vote for neither Trump nor Hillary (would have voted Republican if it were ANY candidate but Trump), and instead thought that I would vote Gary Johnson despite the fact that my social, political, and religious views do not line up with him at all. I had his name filled in on my sample ballot and everything. I saw it more as a protest vote than anything, a chance to give more recognition to the Libertarian party (hell, any 3rd party) and I thought this was our best chance in ages to do that. However, after doing research on McMullin, I have discovered that I line up with him on most issues, and much more confidently than with any of the current candidates. It just so happens that he is a write-in candidate in California, and he will be getting my vote; not as a protest, but "voting my conscience." I am sort of proud of the fact that I have not voted for the same party for president since I became eligible to vote. I voted for Obama in '08 (while being a registered Republican lol), Romney in '12, and am now aiming for a write-in that's not Mickey Mouse. I rescinded my affiliation with the GOP this year, and I actually hope it dissolves. It would be nice to throw a monkey wrench into the current political system. I'm looking forward to the crippled phoenix that will rise in the GOP's ashes.
Ah, the joys of being inept at discussing politics.