Quarterly Data (Unaudited) (Details Textuals) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data	3 Months Ended						12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011	Mar. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Sep. 30, 2010	Mar. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009	Sep. 30, 2011
Quarterly Data (Unaudited) (Textuals) [Abstract]
Loss on extinguishments of debt	$ 19,316	$ 18,801					$ 38,117
Losses on Interest Rate Protection Agreements					12,193
Losses on Interest Rate Protection Agreements Included In Net Income Loss					12,070
Loss Due to Increase in litigation Accrual				7,000
Loss Due to Increase in litigation Accrual Included In Net Income Loss				$ 6,930
Decrease in income per limited partner unit		$ (0.58)	$ (0.22)		$ (0.73)	$ (0.30)