Donald Trump versus Hillary Clinton. The likely political grudge match that we will (unfortunately) have to see unfold in the next eight months. If you are continuing to fight for a Sanders or Cruz nomination, then God bless you, but I believe your efforts are in vain. It is becoming increasingly clear who the nominees will be. I don't know about you, but I am utterly disgusted with both choices.

Whenever I am asked who I would support in such a situation, I respond with, "Neither, I plan to vote for Gary Johnson." They utter back the single most overused political cliché, "Then you're wasting your vote." I create shock and awe when I say, "No, if you vote for the Democratic or Republican nominee, then you are wasting your vote."

There is no greater wasted vote than casting your ballot for a candidate just because you dislike the other candidate more. That's not how our republic is supposed to operate. One is supposed to cast their ballot for a well-qualified individual who shares the same values and ideological views as the voter. If everyone voted based on the candidate's ideological views and worried less about the candidate's viability, then better candidates would be more viable. If we are unhappy with the candidates who are front-running the elections, then we have the ability to flip the system on its head.

Prior to November, I encourage you to research all candidates on your ballot. Republican, Democratic, Libertarian, Green, etc. Find the candidate that you have most in common with. When the second Tuesday of November 2016 rolls around, cast your ballot for that individual. Whether that candidate wins or loses, you did yourself and your nation a favor for voting for who you believed was most qualified and best fitting for the job. Those who voted on viability and total disregard for honesty and integrity will have done their country a huge disservice.