have a rip

And just like the Seahawks have “The 12s,’’ the Blazers have a “Rip City’’ branding identity fostered by Allen that’s grown beyond merchandise sales.

“He would know my game as well as anyone. It’s not really about that. It’s about someone knowing you, keeping you calm and knowing when to let yourself have a rip and get over it.”

But for the Gore camp, Bradley's policies have "a Rip Van Winkle quality," in the words of an adviser.

"An' would ye disappoint a poor old woman?" says he; "she shall have a Rip."