PA doesn't have any heirs, so he can spend the money on himself. Charter was a massive bet on convergence. Unfortunately for him, it was like those that bet on failed railroads in the 19th Century--he built a ton of infrastructure, but it's going to be purchased by the winner (Comcast) for pennies on the dollar.
Well that's not good news. The Blazer talk has been how the Blazers are going to take advantage of this down economy and the impact it is having on other owners while our owner can absorb the down economy and still dish out cash. Maybe not . . .