Your vote does count, at least a little. It has to for something right? Even if it's something very minimal? Don't be disheartened friend, if you want to make a difference, just get rich and pay them to do what you want. This is capitalist America, you should have no problem achieving that goal. Otherwise... well, you can vote and feel good about yourself when you get your little sticker or button (only to be disappointed when your candidate loses or is finally overcome by the sweet call of those green bills).