What does Dwight in the office mean when he Says Yankee Swap is like Machiavelli meets Christmas?

What does Dwight in the office mean when he Says Yankee Swap is like Machiavelli meets Christmas?
explained by a person really knowledgeable of the book...."The Prince"


Answers:

Dart Swinger:  Read the book.
2008-04-24 09:51:58
Chosen Answer
Sirius Black:  Idk...The prince was all about "do what you have to" and "the ends justify the means". By being aggressive and mean during the present swap, you get what you want so...it's a Machiavellian kinda thing.
2008-04-24 09:52:06
truefirstedition:  The core of "Il Principe" is that those in power must do whatever it takes to keep their power, or else the state dissolves into chaos - and that those who know they can govern well should do whatever it takes to gain power. For Dwight, every interaction is about gaining power (that's why he's always sucking up to Michael, trying to one-up people in the office, volunteers as a sheriff's deputy, etc) - he's a little bit power-hungry. So when the regular gift exchange becomes a competition, he's ready to do whatever it takes to get the best gift, no matter what the cost to his coworkers, because "winning" is an opportunity to obtain power. What's sad is that he doesn't really the power he wields is completely impotent.
2008-04-24 10:02:33