It is more complicated than people just buying votes so they won't cut spending. The bigger problem is the major economic impacts of reeling in federal spending.
That is the dirty little secret. No one from either party really wants to cut spending, Yes both parties rail against run away spending on the campaign trail, but once they are in Washington they can't justify it when it comes to how it would affect the economy.
That is why most of the cuts you will see to entitlements is future spending not current spending. Because even a small reduction to entitlements would result in 100,000s of jobs likely being lost
Keep on believing that, they have you right where they want you.
Just wait until you are older/higher tax bracket and see if you whistle the same tune.