The ".ly" domain is owned by the Libyan government. Qaddafi's government. Not a friend.
I'm kidding, the company that leases "bit.ly" and operates the business is in the U.S.A. , but it's one of those crazy facts that I just love to remember instead of important facts, like where I'm supposed to be driving.
Again, it is wrong to assume that these people are willing to read anything. I mean look at how they treat proposed bills. Unless it's the size of a brochure, tough luck.