Summary of Quarterly Results (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2011	Mar. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Revenues	$ 697,654	$ 710,538	$ 683,985	$ 674,280	$ 689,959	$ 689,190	$ 679,084	$ 674,603	$ 2,766,457	$ 2,732,836	$ 2,558,207
NET INCOME attributable to Class A unitholders	$ 66,515	$ 247,230	$ 21,847	$ 249,006	$ 74,182	$ 43,932	$ 98,196	$ 426,520	$ 584,598	$ 642,830	$ 640,764
Net income per Class A unit (in dollars per unit)	0.33	1.25	0.11	1.26	0.37	0.22	0.50	2.17	2.95	3.26	3.27
Net income per Class A unit (in dollars per unit)	0.33	1.24	0.11	1.25	0.37	0.22	0.49	2.12	2.93	3.23	3.23