"The system is inefficient, but we are stuck with it."
Now don't take it personally, not that you have, but acquiescence to an inefficient system is no realistic way to change things. You must realize that in order to make a change, you have to do something different. Everyone has the ability to vote differently. Unfortunately, they use that same false dichotomy of us being "stuck with the current system" to excuse themselves of walking beyond their original political views. Now I'm no "partisan" Libertarian, and would just as much vote Republican or Democrat if a classical liberal or minarchist made to the general elections on those tickets. Besides, I have enough problems with all political parties in general.
Also, I would further note that a "protest vote" does not exist. Vote, or not vote, whatever your heart desires. Action and inaction speaks. This year's election spoke when a large number of people did not vote. This election was a disaster
For Clinton, I recall her clearly wanting a general no-fly zone in Syria and was willing to take out Assad's compounds in the same fashion as Trump. Either way, we were gonna get "Bush's 5th term".
By "corporatist", I define (or rather as it is generally defined) it as one who advocates for mixed markets and high government intervention in a capitalist economy, or "crony-capitalism" as it's known among those who prefer laissez-faire capitalism. This is both Trump and Clinton. Market centrism is corporatism.
Finally, I would point out that our founding fathers were heavily inspired by Lockean liberalism in the revolution that started our country after the despotism of the British empire caused them to secede and defend themselves. Along, with help from the French and inspirational writers such as Thomas Paine, we led a pretty successful revolution. Efficient or not, revolutions are important to keep powers in check and restore violated rights.
Note: Not all revolutions HAVE to be violent.