I don't know what LCR is, but I like the idea of case by case cooperative worker ownership of manufacturing, there's no way it would be off shored, which could stabilize a middle class and industrial infrastructure, which is necessary, and the taxes would go to state coffers.
I'm not always on Noam's side either, he's way too simplistic in international relations. When he picks a side in issues he goes after the opposition with a fine toothed comb and often overlooks some of the horrific acts done by the groups he supports. He does bring up a lot of shit others don't though, and he doesn't make up his shit, so he's worth reading.