“What was a basically an unarmed border is now full bore Cold War II.”
It was NOT an unarmed border.
Finland has had full conscription for decades as a safety measure.
But thanks to Putin invading his neighbors, the Finns decided they needed to join an alliance.
You’re wrong AGAIN. Here’s an example of what’s now underway since your DC fellow travelers started Cold War II. Here’s an example of air defense upgrades. The Finnish Border Guard? What the hell would they know, right?