Consolidated Statements Of Changes In Member's Deficit (USD $) In Thousands	Non-controlling Interest [Member]	Member's Interest [Member]	Retained Deficit [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Total
Balance at Dec. 31, 2008	$ 426,220	$ 2,101,076	$ (5,041,998)	$ (401,529)	$ (2,916,231)
Net income (loss)	(14,950)		(4,034,086)		(4,049,036)
Issuance (forfeiture) of restricted stock		(180)			(180)
Amortization of share-based compensation	12,104	27,682			39,786
Other	11,486	(19,571)			(8,085)
Other comprehensive income	20,788			68,220	89,008
Balance at Dec. 31, 2009	455,648	2,109,007	(9,076,084)	(333,309)	(6,844,738)
Net income (loss)	16,236		(479,089)		(462,853)
Shares issued through stock purchase agreement		5,000			5,000
Issuance (forfeiture) of restricted stock	792	(1,908)			(1,116)
Amortization of share-based compensation	12,046	22,200			34,246
Other	(2,659)	(5,916)			(8,575)
Other comprehensive income	8,857			64,493	73,350
Balance at Dec. 31, 2010	490,920	2,128,383	(9,555,173)	(268,816)	(7,204,686)
Net income (loss)	34,065		(302,094)		(268,029)
Issuance (forfeiture) of restricted stock	735	(305)			430
Amortization of share-based compensation	10,705	9,962			20,667
Purchases of additional noncontrolling interest	(14,428)	(5,492)		(594)	(20,514)
Other	(4,527)	(2,973)			(7,500)
Other comprehensive income	4,324			3,367	7,691
Balance at Dec. 31, 2011	$ 521,794	$ 2,129,575	$ (9,857,267)	$ (266,043)	$ (7,471,941)