There is more than a grain of truth in what marcfrans says. "Take it with a grain of salt" is more common in American and Australian English, while "take it with a pinch..." is more common in British English. However, here is an interesting point.

http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/take-with-a-grain-of-salt.html

And here is another.

http://www.saltinstitute.org/magpie.html

@ pvdh

In this context of the EUROPEAN parliament trying to silence someone who is on its payroll, I guess the BRITISH expression "PINCH of salt" would be appropriate. 

However, Americans would never employ the word "pinch" in this way.  They use the expression "GRAIN of salt" to suggest a sceptical attitude. It has something to do with the year 1647, but I don't know what exactly.   And, the Dutch/Flemish also talk about "een greintje zout" (of korreltje zout).  Presumably, there is a link with the origins of 'European' settlement in North America, and specifically with the journey of the early settlers.   

@ Peter

With a large spoon of salt? No, Sir, an Anglo-Saxon would NEVER be so profligate with such a precious and vital commodity.

http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/take+with+a+pinch+of+salt

The expression is to "take with a PINCH of salt".

"My job is to bring the institutions into disrepute"

I guess that's a typical Anglo-Saxon thing. In a world of lobbying and constant legal action it makes sense of course, but it still sounds very rude and dishonest. I couldn’t imagine any continental European describe his job in these words. We would rather say “My job is to report in a critical way about the institutions” which leaves an opening for positive comment if positive things are done. Or is it my limited knowledge of the English language that creates a wrong perception?  

For me it tells a lot about how I need to reed mister harvey's comments. "With a large spoon of salt. " (Does that expression exist in English?)

What does it take to get Europeans to figure out the fascist direction that Brussles is moving?  Without free speech and a state that vigorously honors it you can't sustain a democracy.  The only salvation for Europe is dissolving the EU as it exists now and reducing it to a trading agreement. 

Here's hoping that the Brits past Labour will vote NO when they get a chance.  Hopefully it will be the start of dismantling of Brussels' fascism. 

@ Elaib Harvey

I, too, wish you every success in that endeavour. Good luck.

(Meanwhile, you might consider getting yourself a 'username' and continue to post comments  anonymously)   ;-)

So the EU claims you can believe but not practice ... unless approved by the EU. Sounds like ...

I don't get it - do they really object to blogging as such, blogging about politics, or only that their dirty little gender neutral secrets leak out from time to time?

Any private company would have acted this way long before. Eurosceptics, if they've the slightest sense of dignity, should not aim to work and get paid by an organization for which they do nothing but undermining activities.

So we see our freedom of speech going down the toilet.
They will continue to silence one at a time, till none will dare to write, speak up against those that we may learn to fear. We will not be able to speak against our own, much less some other people or governments.
G-d Help Us.

Your English was anyway so unreadable - for non native English speakers anyway, and I don't think you ever realised how local(non global) your English sounds - that we don't loose much by loosing your articles. We do loose a lot by loosing you as a protester protesting along this media channel the internet.

There are however protesters who are prepared to loose their lives for their ideals - let be their money. I understand this is not given to everybody - like to me, or for that matter, to you.

A compassionate critic.

I love the way they acknowledge your right to freedom expression at the same time they deny it. 

It's  a Brave New World!