But then, comrade, who will defend us from American imperialism? ;-) (Seriously though, the reason that wouldn't work very well, is that industrial production

But then, comrade, who will defend us from American imperialism? ;-) (Seriously though, the reason that wouldn't work very well, is that industrial production is too complex for a room full of people to organize from the top, down. It becomes too easy for false reports to be sent up the chain, and for bad instructions to be sent down the chain.)