As Merckle's stock-market gamble failed, he seemed to become a homegrown locust for commentators and politicians looking for a scapegoat for the financial situation.

当默克先生的股票投机行为失败时，他似乎又成为一只本土蝗虫，那正是评论家和政客们为当前金融处境正在寻找的一支替罪羊。

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This reasoning holds obvious appeal for those looking for a scapegoat.

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Ms Bickler denied the council was looking for a scapegoat.

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